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The definition of 1． in the dictionary is “the practice or industry of hunting and killing whales for their oil, meat, or whalebone.” This industry has greatly increased in the past century, making it a highly 2． business and slowly making the whales a dying species.

People hunt whales because every part of the whale is useful. Meat, skin, blubber, and organs contain a 3． of nutrients, such as protein, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Whale oil and baleen (sometimes called whalebone, although it’s not bone at all) are also 4．. Technological developments since the mid-nineteenth century have increased their kill. For example, the steamboat and floating factory ships are responsible for bringing about a dramatic 5． in whale population.

Countries all over the world have been paying more and more attention to the 6． of whale populations. Lots of efforts have been made to protect whales.The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was 7． in 1946 to protect these creatures. The IWC encourages, funds whale research and publishes the results of these and other 8． research. The IWC has three committees (委员会) to assist it in performing these functions. The Scientific Committee analyzes data on whales and makes its 9． to the Technical Committee. The Technical Committee drafts rules for consideration by the IWC at its 10． meetings. The Finance and Administration Committee oversees the entire IWC.