Without whaling, the marine ecosystem around Antarctica would go off-balance, and some life forms would be in danger of extinction. Whaling has a proud tradition in Antarctic waters, dating from the early 20th Century. Whales are prized for their hides, blubber, flesh and in some cases, their teeth.

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          Whales are marine mammals                   A great shot of a UANT whaling ship: Eco 1  

        First contact takes precision firing                      Eco 2 struggles with its catch          

     When the whale is onboard, it is treated         After rendering, students may sell unwanted parts