Question

select the correct answer.
which ocean or oceans have the international whaling commission declared as whale sanctuaries?
a. pacific ocean
b. atlantic ocean
c. pacific and atlantic ocean
d. indian and southern ocean
e. arctic and southern ocean

Explanation:

The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has declared the Indian Ocean and the Southern Ocean as whale sanctuaries. The Indian Ocean sanctuary was established in 1979, and the Southern Ocean sanctuary was expanded and made permanent in 1994. These sanctuaries are important for the conservation of whale species.

Answer:

D. Indian and Southern Ocean