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: Instead of a total ban that is often ignored or bypassed via "scientific whaling," the proposal suggests creating tradable "whale shares".

In 2012, researchers published a prominent paper in the journal Nature proposing a "whale conservation market" as an alternative to traditional regulatory bans.

The phrase "buy a whale" typically refers to two distinct concepts: a controversial economic proposal for or a specialized term in cryptocurrency trading . 1. The Whale Conservation Market (Economic Proposal)

: A global quota for whale catches would be established. These permits could be bought and sold. Conservation groups could then buy the permits and "retire" them , effectively keeping the whales in the ocean. Estimated Costs : Minke Whale : Approximately $13,000 per animal. Fin Whale : Approximately $85,000 per animal.

: Economists from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimate a single great whale is worth $2 million over its lifetime when accounting for ecotourism and carbon sequestration. Psst. Wanna Buy a Whale? | Science | AAAS

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