Why Was a Ban on Commercial Whaling Enacted

Multiple Choice

Why was a ban on commercial whaling enacted?

A) Public protest caused countries to voluntarily ban the hunting of whales.
B) The whale population was declining rapidly,and states were unable to sufficiently reduce their catches.
C) There was no longer a demand for products made from whales.
D) At an environmental conference,the United States brokered an agreement that banned whaling.
E) The U.S.Congress decided to impose import limitations on countries that did not support a ban on commercial whaling.