Threats to whales in the Arctic

Whales are under threat from the whaling and fishing industries, from oil and gas exploration and production operations, pollution, climate change and even military activities.

• Whaling
• Incidental takes - bycatch
• Decreasing fish stocks
• Habitat loss and degradation
• Climate change
• Shipping
• Oil exploration and extraction
• Military Activities
• Fish Farms
• Pollution and toxics