Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Στρατηγικές Διαχείρισης Περιβάλλοντος - Περιβαλλοντική ΕκπαίδευσηLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Michelinaki Aikaterini
Supervisors info:
Δρ. Ντρίνια Χαρά Καθηγήτρια Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ,
Δρ. Μπακοπούλου Αθανασία Ε.Δ.Ι.Π. Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ,
Δρ. Λέκκας Ευθύμιος Καθηγητής, Τμήμα Γεωλογίας και Γεωπεριβάλλοντος, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Εξερευνώντας τα κητώδη : Περιβαλλοντική Εκπαίδευση για τη ζωή των θαλάσσιων γιγάντων και τις προκλήσεις που αντιμετωπίζουν.
Translated title:
Exploring cetaceans: Environmental Education about the life of sea giants and the challenges they face.
Summary:
The scientific approach to cetaceans, since the time of Aristotle and Pliny, has recorded their characteristics and social organization, depicting an evolutionary course of about 55 million years. The role of cetaceans is proving valuable, as they contribute to the marine food chain while acting as carbon stores and important ocean fertilisers. Their contribution is a critical factor in maintaining marine biodiversity and ecosystem balance. Globally, cetaceans face threats from anthropogenic impacts, including hunting, fishing, ship strikes, entanglement in fishing nets, marine pollution and climate change impacts. The need for continued protection of marine species through research, preventive measures and strategic management is highlighted. Marine protected areas (MPAs) are a vital factor in the conservation of cetaceans, providing a safe environment for their breeding, feeding and movement. In addition, the practice of whale watching contributes to cetacean conservation by replacing whaling and providing economic incentives for local communities, while promoting awareness of cetacean conservation and the marine environment. Environmental education and educational initiatives are emerging as critical tools for creating an active public towards cetacean conservation and the protection of the marine environment.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
cetacean conservation, captivity of whales, whale protection, threats to cetaceans, environmental education.
Number of references:
227
