CLEAN: Curious whales give boost to Mexican fishermen

What is the primary reason Pacific Gray whale mothers bring their calves to Ignacio Lagoon?

• To escape cold waters

• To avoid predators

• To socialize with other whales

• To find food

How did Pachico Mayoral's perception of whales change over time?

• He began to appreciate and interact with them

• He became afraid of them

• He ignored them completely

• He started hunting them

What role do scientists and environmentalists play in the whale watching industry?

• They focus solely on increasing tourist numbers

• They promote hunting of whales

• They ensure tourism does not disturb whale behavior

• They discourage any form of tourism

What is one complaint from locals regarding ecotourism?

• It has reduced fishing opportunities

• It has caused environmental degradation

• It has not provided significant economic benefits

• It has led to overpopulation of whales

What environmental change affected the gray whale population in the late 1990s?

• Increased ocean pollution

• Melting Arctic ice impacting food chains

• Rise in sea temperatures

• Overfishing by humans