World Whale Day

World Whale Day is annually on the third Sunday in February. On this day, zoologists and biologists try to draw public attention to the problems of unique endangered mammals. The only way to protect whales is to focus more on the conservation of their populations. This holiday is a great occasion to remind people about the problems whales face. The main task of humanity now is to preserve the natural habitat of these mammals and provide them with food.

History

The ocean is home to many amazing creatures, the biggest of them being whales. Unfortunately, throughout human history, whales have been repeatedly hunted for various reasons, leading to the mass extermination of these animals.

The first time this holiday was was in 1980 in the Hawaiian Islands to draw the attention of the local and world community to the problem of humpback whales, which have long lived in Hawaii. This holiday was invented by the famous zoologist and environmentalist Greg Kaufman, who founded the World Whale Association. He wanted the whole world to know about the problems of humpback whales and achieved his goal.

Interesting Facts

Many interesting facts are known about this holiday:

• In the Hawaiian Islands, the Maui Whale Festival is annually. On this day, people dress up in whale costumes and arrange fun festivities;
• In many countries around the world, events are held on this day dedicated to finding solutions to the pressing problems of the world’s oceans;
• Great efforts are needed to preserve the whale population, as these marine animals reproduce slowly;
• The largest whale is the blue whale, which can reach lengths of up to thirty meters. The smallest whale is the dwarf sperm whale, which can reach a maximum length of three meters.

How to Celebrate

On this day, you should do something good for whales and other marine animals, such as donating money to a charitable foundation for marine mammals. You can read books about ocean inhabitants or visit a dolphinarium to learn about the relatives of whales, such as fur seals and sea lions.

When is World Whale Day in 2025?

World Whale Day is observed on the third Sunday in February each year.

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