Dissection

I have never really dissected an animal before and at first I thought it wasn’t a big deal, however when I saw the piglet being clamped, I felt sorry for them because for our biology lessons, they needed to die at such a young age. Back to the point, our group tried to isolate the brain out and it was such a difficult task, the skull was so hard and close to the brain, we need to be very careful in order not to damage it. We eventually did take the brain out but unfortunately without the brain stem. Ahh, still it is a good lesson to experience.

Shark Fin ban

  I think human does not have the right to control over other species in this planet. No one is more superior than others. Although being able to eat shark fin is a symbol of prestige and wealth in China but I think it is time for us to change. The main reason is that it is necessary to take in shark fin, we would not die without it. The second reason is that it is very cruel to sharks, when fishermen cut off their fins (which is the main body part for them to swim), they would not be able to survive. We should not interrupt the food chain in the ecosystem when we have the choice as we will never know what the consequences that are lying ahead of us.  

Worksheet: The Cove

Who is the main "defender" of dolphins in the documentary?

Rick O'Berry

Where is the dolphin slaughter taking place?
Taiji, Japan.

What country indirectly runs the International Whaling Commission?
Japan.

What toxic substance is found in dolphin meat?
Mercury.

When was whaling banned?
1986.