Which statement would a conservationist make about whales? 

A)  Whales are a resource that should be harvested. 
B)  Whales should be protected on ethical grounds. 
C)  Whales pose a threat to humans. 
D)  Whales should be carefully hunted with small quotas set.

Conservationist

An individual or a group actively involved in the protection and preservation of nature and wildlife, often advocating for sustainable practices to protect the environment.

Ethical Grounds

The moral principles or considerations that guide behavior or decision-making processes.

Whales

Large marine mammals belonging to the order Cetacea, known for their intelligence and complex behaviors.