I found this in a random zoo once. Really interesting.

https://preview.redd.it/jglrpzzxz1fa1.jpg?width=894&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=72e2c546f726c2053d4a082aa865a28a9cdac188

https://environmentamerica.org/alaska/center/articles/what-happened-to-the-crabs/

Most of us are aware that dolphins are a cognitive species, yet they are being slaughtered in inhumane ways during the months of september through march. About 23,000 dolphins and porpoises are killed in Japan each year. I know I am not a “qualified” person to be speaking on the facts of this situation but it doesn’t feel right by not bringing this to the attention of other people.

The included information on this matter come from the award winning documentary “the cove” and other national articles. Dolphins that aren’t selected by aquariums or marine parks are taken to a hidden cove in Taiji where they are then slaughtered for meat. Taiji is the largest supplier of dolphins to marine parks and swim with dolphin programs around the world

I have provided links of petitions that can be signed. Please take ten seconds out of your day to stop this cruelty. Most dolphins are killed with a spear being severed down their blown holes, although some are still alive even after this. While baby calves are released back into the wild when they can not survive without their mothers, their mothers being killed. This is an extremely shady business that’s been hidden and ignored for years. Just by knowing this or saying something is creating change. If you know anything else about this matter please feel free to share so I can grow more knowledge about this issue.

https://www.dolphinproject.com/take-action/take-the-pledge-not-to-buy-a-ticket-to-a-dolphin-show/

https://www.dolphinproject.com/take-action/end-dolphin-hunting-in-taiji/

https://www.dolphinproject.com/take-action/end-dolphin-hunting-in-taiji/

https://www.dolphinproject.com/take-action/

So I just started class on Monday and we haven't really gone over anything yet (we meet twice a week 1 day for lectures, 1 day for lab, but again, we haven't really done anything), but one of the homework questions is asking why, despite diving to such deep depths being physically taxing, is this a useful ecological niche for the sperm whale? But I have zero idea. Can I get some help with this?