Problem
Threatened species of Delphinapterus leucas
Other Names:
Threatened species of White whaleEndangered species of Beluga whale
Nature:
The beluga whales of the St Lawrence river are critically endangered. Fewer than 500 remain. Originally, they were the target of whalers; today, they are vulnerable from shipping disturbance including collisions, noise pollution, habitat degradation, and above all toxic contaminants. The beluga is so contaminated by DDT and PCBs that dead carcasses have to be disposed of as toxic waste. Broader Problems:
Threatened species of Monodontidae Values:
Threat Subject(s):
Birds, Mammals → Marine mammalsSocietal Problems → Endangered species
Related UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Date of last update
23.12.2017 – 19:44 CET