Geography A-Level
Fishing and whaling
What Fishing and whaling means in Geography A-Level, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Fishing and whaling
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Commercial fishing, especially for krill and Patagonian toothfish, threatens the foundation of the marine food web, while historical whaling has left lasting impacts on cetacean populations.
Topics that use Fishing and whaling
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