CLEAN:Curious whales give boost to Mexican fishermen

Ignacio Lagoon serves as a crucial nursery for Pacific Gray whales, where mothers bring their calves to avoid predators. Fisherman Pachico Mayoral, who once feared whales, now leads whale-watching tours, having first encountered them 40 years ago. The lagoon has become a tourist attraction, with several companies offering tours. Scientists and environmentalists ensure that tourism does not disrupt whale behavior. While some locals benefit economically, others feel left out of ecotourism's advantages.

What is the primary reason mother whales bring their calves to Ignacio Lagoon?

• To socialize with other whales

• To avoid predators

• To migrate to warmer waters

• To find food

How did Pachico Mayoral initially react to encountering a whale?

• He immediately started taking tourists to see them

• He was frightened and avoided them

• He was surprised and curious

• He ignored them

What change did Pachico Mayoral experience in his attitude towards whales?

• He continued to chase them away

• He started hunting them

• He wanted to swim with them

• He became more fearful

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

• They regulate activities to protect whales

• They organize whale hunting events

• They discourage tourism

• They promote fishing

What is a concern some locals have about ecotourism?

• It is too expensive for tourists

• It has not benefited them economically

• It is not popular enough

• It harms the whales