VOICED : Climate change threatens whales migratory routes

Southern right whales migrate from the Antarctic to Argentina to reproduce and nurse calves. Climate change affects krill, their main food source, leading to fewer calves. Whales face threats from seagulls and human activities like toxicology and ship strikes. Conservation efforts, including tourism and adoption programs, aim to protect whales and their habitat.

What is the primary reason southern right whales migrate to the Valdes Peninsula?

• To avoid cold temperatures

• To find food

• To reproduce and nurse their young

• To escape predators

How does climate change affect the food supply of southern right whales?

• It increases the number of krill

• It decreases the abundance of krill

• It makes krill more nutritious

• It has no effect on krill

Which new predator has learned to attack southern right whales?

• Dolphins

• Orcas

• Seagulls

• Sharks

What human activities pose a threat to southern right whales?

• Agriculture and urbanization

• Deforestation and mining

• Toxicology and ship strikes

• Fishing and tourism

How can individuals contribute to the conservation of whale habitats?

• By planting trees

• By reducing air travel

• By avoiding seafood

• By adopting a whale