Ends Quote by George Schaller
“For what are the whales being killed? For a few hundred jobs and products that are not needed, since there are cheap substitutes. If this continues, it will be the end of living and the beginning of survival. The world is being totaled.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Conservation Talk, 1998
The quote warns that killing whales for unnecessary products and jobs threatens ecosystems and humanity’s future.
In simple terms: Whale killing for useless goods endangers life.
Key Takeaway
Reduce demand for nonessential whale products.
Themes
environment
ethics
economics
conservation
Mood
urgent
somber
Type
activist
educational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- consumer choices
- industrial regulation
- educational campaigns
Key Concepts
sustainability
ecosystem collapse
resource allocation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies shift to sustainable livelihoods?
- What alternatives replace whale‑derived products?
A Different Perspective
Economic arguments may prioritize short‑term profit over long‑term survival.
