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550. Why Do People Still Hunt Whales?

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Exploring Threats to Whales and Literary Reflections

This chapter previews the next episode's exploration of threats to whale populations, such as wind farms and fishing nets. It also invites listeners to contemplate the diversity of historical whaling crews versus modern workplaces and the continuing significance of 'Moby Dick'.

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