weather conditions at the time the whale was seen . Then , statisticians use a math formula to estimate the number of whales in the area .
· How can commercial whaling be stopped ?
o There are many anti-whaling organizations , such as :
> The Worldwide Fund
· The Worldwide Fund raises money for conservation . It has helped whale conservation projects all over the world .
> The Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species ( CITES )
· CITES protects species , including whales , which are threatened by international trade , such as whaling .
· It would protect whales if all countries followed the regulations put down by the IWC .
> The Greenpeace Foundation
· Sometimes , the Greenpeace people go out in their boats , and position themselves in between whaling vessels and whales to try to stop the whalers from shooting .
· They get attention worldwide , and they hope the attention will pressure whalers to stop whaling .
> Sea Shepherd
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