tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post6670565143582839641..comments2024-03-19T01:19:55.789-05:00Comments on Cultural Front: Haley Reading Group: Sarah Schweitzer’s “Chasing Bayla”H. Rambsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16862209871277442972noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-72505477818388311572018-12-12T08:06:06.047-06:002018-12-12T08:06:06.047-06:00The most interesting part of the article was the m...The most interesting part of the article was the man's dedication to saving the whale in danger. This can't be said about a lot of people. Of course, not everyone is going to go out and save a whale that weighs thousands of pounds, but not polluting the oceans can be a start. Even as a little girl I cringed when people littered and was disgusting to see how people treat beaches like its their personal garbage can where ever they walk. Many of the oceans and lakes issues regarding marine life can be supported by taking initiative and thats what this man decided to do. Mara B.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-90594442817855719212018-12-07T14:11:01.871-06:002018-12-07T14:11:01.871-06:00What I found to be interesting about the text was ...What I found to be interesting about the text was "Oil from right whale blubber helped propel the Colonial economy, lighting homes and stores and creating wealth and prosperity." Since the start of hunting of whales in the 1700's, humans used the blubber the prosper their economy, but it went overboard and ended up nearly extincting the whales, which was really bad. So the start of hunting the whales wasn't bad at first, but ended up badly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-37690317754609899792018-12-06T16:34:59.320-06:002018-12-06T16:34:59.320-06:00The most fascinating part of the article to me was...The most fascinating part of the article to me was on page 227-228 when it was stated that, “Among whales, rights are particularly prone to getting caught in the gear, with 83 percent of those tracked by scientists bearing scars from entanglement.” This means that 5 in every 6 whales have been entangled in fishing nets from unsafe practices. Thinking about how frighteningly common it is for whales to have entanglement scars, I wonder just how many didn’t make it. It’s a truly sad thing to think about and there needs to be change.<br />- David D.David Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15785964612010500501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8880898933849275642018-12-06T08:27:13.823-06:002018-12-06T08:27:13.823-06:00I thought that it was very interesting when humans...I thought that it was very interesting when humans hunted right whales because the whales made it easy to be pursed by coming to the humans(227). In the past, it was sad to read that right whales were killed by the hundreds. The right whales helped the economy in many ways that benefited homes, stores, and businesses. <br /><br />The right whales became the rarest animals on Earth. This made it so that the right whales were protected from hunting. This was one topic that I did not know before reading, which made it interesting.<br /><br />Brian G.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-16009069800185055482018-12-03T23:06:47.778-06:002018-12-03T23:06:47.778-06:00Fatima Bashir
Reading all of the gruesome details ...Fatima Bashir<br />Reading all of the gruesome details of what can happen to whales in fishing nets really opened my eyes. For a second it made me think about all the damage that humans are doing to this earth and helpless creatures. Then, reading about people like Moore give me hope for what the future can be like for other animals that are nearing extinction. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-58068737474108454152018-12-03T13:28:53.022-06:002018-12-03T13:28:53.022-06:00What is interesting but not surprising is the fact...What is interesting but not surprising is the fact that humans out of greed,rapidly reduced the population of right whales. The mere fact of killing 29 in ine single day bt just one group of people who documented it and how much this was likely happening with other undocumented groups shows the lack of care or respect of the life of that species (227). Andrew H.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03243922738564367195noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-14234982095602688772018-11-27T19:16:19.948-06:002018-11-27T19:16:19.948-06:00One of the most interesting things that I read in ...One of the most interesting things that I read in this article would have to be the story of Bayla because it is not very often that you hear a story of cows or of their family.Whitney Krienerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06518798026678243292noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-82070664486657204982018-11-27T00:39:01.761-06:002018-11-27T00:39:01.761-06:00I love how the author changed the subject and sett...I love how the author changed the subject and setting right after he shot the sedative. We don't know whether it worked or not and it is frusturating, but it also makes me want to keep reading. It seems impossible that there is only, one whale born some years. After reading this article, I realize that whales have some very human-like behavior. For instance, they care a lot about their children and are depressed and frantic when they die or get lost. It was so depressing that Bayla still died from rope after they thought they saved her. I couldn't believe it. At least he found a way to save the whales though. <br />-Rachael GrayRachael Graynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-51305216215318347942018-11-26T11:23:38.958-06:002018-11-26T11:23:38.958-06:00The most interesting aspect of this text was that ...The most interesting aspect of this text was that humans were able to cause the number of whales to drop from thousands to 450 (225). I found this very disturbing and scary the way that they are hunted. In addition, I found Moore to be a very inspiring individual and his dedication to protecting and defending these species truly moving. His dedication makes one want to take action. <br /><br />-Nadira EllisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-8073626226536784962018-11-26T08:12:14.579-06:002018-11-26T08:12:14.579-06:00The most interesting portion of the text was the s...The most interesting portion of the text was the section that addresses the decrease in numbers of whales on the coasts of the United States. Due to human involvement with hunting, in a relatively short amount of time, the number of whales roaming in their habitats had been cut down to hundreds, when it used to be thousands. This was so shocking because I didn't even realize that there was a market for whales. I didn't know that whale hunting was a practice. It's also appalling because the whales are not putting any species in particular harm, especially not humans. I think that if these hunters would take a step back to realize that they are doing harm to the oceanic ecosystem, there is room for progress. Hannah C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-89571781396220929242018-11-19T11:32:48.340-06:002018-11-19T11:32:48.340-06:00Alexis H.
What I found most interesting is how h...Alexis H. <br /><br />What I found most interesting is how he felt after all those years. He provided for his family and made many great accomplishments, but still had an urge to go out and try to help/protect the right whales. It was more so the fact that he knew he had to do what NEEDED to be done for him before he could do what he wanted to do. This inspired me and opened my eyes to understanding that I have to keep pushing through with life and I will have to put somethings I want to do on hold. It also taught me that I should not give up on my dreams because one day it’ll be too late. Alexis H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16198482400034044924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-43819905071703470802018-11-19T09:59:57.156-06:002018-11-19T09:59:57.156-06:00I find it interesting how people don’t like huntin...I find it interesting how people don’t like hunting but still use animals for experiments. Just because you put them back in their habitat doesn’t mean you aren’t throwing off their rhythm or leaving them traumatized. I like the idea of breeding but everything does not need to be so explorative with humans. I also like how they gave us dr. moore’s story on how he came to be an animal enthusiast. Ronald A.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-64184465372246497802018-11-18T18:36:38.474-06:002018-11-18T18:36:38.474-06:00For me it wasn't really about the article bein...For me it wasn't really about the article being interesting but more so heart breaking. Personally I love animals and I think that anyone that hunts or harms any animal is a disgusting human being. That's why people like Moore really inspire me because they take the initiative to help these animals. The world needs to have more people like this to fight for the animals like the Right Whale that can't defend themselves. These mammals fight their hardest to stay alive in nature alone, so they shouldn't have to worry about humans coming in and making it harder for them to survive.Jasmine Stronghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10110073146949222733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-57998769438054538592018-11-17T14:41:39.698-06:002018-11-17T14:41:39.698-06:00What i found the most interesting was the fact tha...What i found the most interesting was the fact that humans were able to get the amount of whales down to 450. To me that is unbelievable and very irresponsible. The way we as humans "carve" into the whales skin is despicable. I don't think that this should be allowed at all. I am proud of how determined this man is to save the right whales. lulu127491https://www.blogger.com/profile/02818125523084063389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-78747559145312686312018-11-16T23:40:02.166-06:002018-11-16T23:40:02.166-06:00I found the survivor instinct of the Right Whale t...I found the survivor instinct of the Right Whale to be admirable, yet devastating. The thought of this mammal suffering days is sad and angers me, but learning from the article that these whales can swim around entangled for months and even years before succumbing; I was overcome with extreme sympathy and grief. No animal should suffer this way! I also found the relationship of mother whales and their babies intriguing. Because they are mammals, this relationship is so similar to the human experience. Thank God for people like Moore who advocate to save whales from these dangers. <br />-Miles WAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-34193105451953174532018-11-16T22:51:13.411-06:002018-11-16T22:51:13.411-06:00The thing I found most interesting is the effect h...The thing I found most interesting is the effect humans have on whales and other marine life. Besides ropes being used for terroristic hangings of African Americans in the United States, ropes usually have a neutral connotation. On pages 233 and 234, Sarah talks about how harmful ropes are on whales, which angered me because many humans do not care about animal lives. She explained that the ropes restrained and hurt the whale's bones, causing bleeding. This article prompted me to open my eyes to real problems that are often overlooked. <br />-Justin JubertJustin Jubertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-63553976655143561192018-11-16T21:44:28.710-06:002018-11-16T21:44:28.710-06:00Kami Douglas
While there were many interesting po...Kami Douglas <br />While there were many interesting points made within this article, I was most intrigued and heart broken because of the amount of destruction that humans have brought to the right whales species. Humans are potentially putting the right whales at risk for extinction. According to the text,"humans had driven down to just 450 from the teeming thousands that once greeted settlers to the New World"(225). This shows that humans are taking the lives of right whales at a dangerously high rate. <br />I also found the way that humans hunt these right whales disturbing. The texted described how the ropes would "carve" into the skin of the right whales, causing them pain. The selfishness of the world can potentially be the cause of the extinction of the right whales and that is heart breaking. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-7161871779003324732018-11-16T18:32:53.136-06:002018-11-16T18:32:53.136-06:00As almost always humans have had a negative impact...As almost always humans have had a negative impact on another species. However, I do admire Moores ideas to bring awareness to the problem and destruction that is happening. Humans seems to be a greedy species by nature and I wonder how many other species will go extinct before we get our act together. <br />Breann WaltonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-35397215299165400782018-11-16T15:42:21.869-06:002018-11-16T15:42:21.869-06:00Bayla not dying from being in entangled ropes was ...Bayla not dying from being in entangled ropes was very fascinating. This whale is pulling fleets of rope while in so much pain. Knowing my knowledge on how human waste such as plastic and other nonbiodegradble objects kill over 1,000 marine animals yearly, I was amazed she survived for so long. With that I would assume the whale would die from the, but instead her chances of dying was from a human. Schweitzer wrote humans made the population of these whales go from thousands to 450 (225). Therefore, it amazes me that the passage tells me about how humans affect animals with our trash and the fact to physically kill them ourselves.Phoenix Johnsonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-32723715165177821042018-11-16T15:41:14.755-06:002018-11-16T15:41:14.755-06:00What I found most interesting about this writing w...What I found most interesting about this writing was Michael Moores dedication to these animals and the toll that baylas death took on him. Before reading this I knew Michael Moore for his countless documentaries but not for his whale activism. Reading this story was gut wrenching and conflicting because I don't want the whales to be in pain but i also understand how those lines the whales get caught up in feeds someones family. Even though I have a clear understanding of the conflicting nature of the problem at hand I was shocked to see how brazen they author was with the lack of effort put forth to save the whales. I think Schweitzer put it best when she said "Right whales were venturing into waters humans had claimed for fishing,and they were dying ,like roadkill"(234). This quote struck a cord with me because humans often acknowledge our impact on land animals but not on the marine life. I just the quote was powerful, well put and the moment I read it i knew I was going to use it. Another quote I liked was "Moore always thought that if dogs walked around the city of Boston with bleeding lacerations,people would become outraged and demand the source of injury be stopped"(242). This was another powerful quote to me because it really hits on how we as humans become desensitized to our surroundings, actions, and the impact of our actions until they directly affect us or something we love.<br /><br />Caulder BrantleyCaulder Brantleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05308838946919425794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-83709972742020816942018-11-16T14:43:43.270-06:002018-11-16T14:43:43.270-06:00The thing I found the most interesting is the deva...The thing I found the most interesting is the devastating impact humans had on the whale population. The drastic reduction of a population will lead to consequences we are unable to account for, which could lead to more issues down the road for the human population. I think Moores ideas are necessary to bring awareness to the destruction that is not only happening in the ocean but everywhere around the globe.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Alexis R.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-53156137749837195782018-11-16T14:14:40.615-06:002018-11-16T14:14:40.615-06:00In this passage, there were two aspects that inter...In this passage, there were two aspects that interested me a great deal.<br /><br />One of those aspects being the amount of time and devotion Moore put into the right whales. Even after seeing some rather horrific incidents involving the whales, he still persevered to try and better the species' situation as a whole. An example of a horrific incident is, "The water around her turned a frosty white. She was bleeding and vomiting. There would be no getting close enough to deliver an antibiotic." (233). Even after experiences such a situation that haunted him, he still wanted to help the species instead of giving it up.<br /><br />Also, I was very intrigued to read the horrific effects the wire and netting can have on the whales. For example, "A grill net had sliced a 4.6-food-wide laceration across her back and carved off a swath of blubber. The rope had a deformed her bones and impacted the way she swam." (234). The amount of impact something as minute as a net can have on an entire species of animals is outstanding to me. <br /><br />-Caleb ACaleb Abernathynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-89948770984105077972018-11-16T13:35:37.714-06:002018-11-16T13:35:37.714-06:00I was surprised at how fishing nets can bring such...I was surprised at how fishing nets can bring such gruesome deaths to whales. The way it was described so specifically made it feel much more real and disturbing than it would have otherwise. It made me feel genuinely sad for the whales and glad that there are people like Moore working to stop this from happening.Isaiah J.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-57102253508430093502018-11-16T12:48:18.127-06:002018-11-16T12:48:18.127-06:00The part that stood out to me the most in Sarah Sc...The part that stood out to me the most in Sarah Schweitzer's article was when the team in Maine found a right whale tangled in a fishing rope. This stood out to me because they displayed such a large contrast between right whales being these huge strong creatures that could "dive 6 feet deep" and "Survive on food the grain of rice"(pg 233). However, they were crumbling to something as simple as a fishing rope. The gruesome details of the cuts and scrapes on the whale helped me imagine the immense damage a rope can have on an enormous animal. This crucial detail was not thoroughly explained previously in the article when they discussed whales being trapped in nets, so reading the necropsy report on the impact in this part of the article was eye opening and interesting.Gabrielle Hnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-595859379914711075.post-59929481202742513972018-11-16T12:02:37.364-06:002018-11-16T12:02:37.364-06:00The most interesting thing I found from this artic...The most interesting thing I found from this article was the relationship between a mommy whale and child. The author goes into details about the events of Bayla and her mother stating when Bayla was born until she had to be on her own. It was intriguing to know that like most human babies, baby whales also cling onto their mothers during the first couple months of her life and that she learns how to do things like swimming and hunting by observing and getting teach by her mother. I had no idea that baby whales and babies have so many things in common. Dasmin W.noreply@blogger.com