In recent days, images of whales hunting near the eastern coast of Dak Lak province have attracted great attention from locals and tourists. Many see this as a positive sign for the marine environment as large marine creatures return closer to shore. For fishermen in Central Vietnam, whales, or "Ông Cá" (meaning "the Whale God"), have long held special spiritual significance, considered deities that protect and rescue seafarers during storms.
However, alongside the enjoyment, there are also many unpleasant sights. Many boats carrying tourists and groups of photographers constantly follow the whales at very close range to film videos and take photos to post on social media. In the age of booming social media, every special moment easily becomes a "trend." But in chasing attention-grabbing images, many people forget that nature is not a stage for human entertainment.
According to experts, whales are wild animals with their own unique living habits and are very sensitive to underwater noise. The simultaneous approach and encirclement by many boats can easily cause them to panic, change direction, or leave their feeding area. The problem is that while each person might think they're only getting a little closer, when many people on dozens of boats share that same thought, the safe distance from the wild animals is almost nonexistent.
It's not just whales; recently, there have been many stories demonstrating uncivilized behavior towards nature: from crowding to chase clouds, trampling grasslands, gathering in large groups during the flowering season, littering at tourist spots, to indiscriminately feeding wild animals for photos… All stem from a desire for unique experiences, but unintentionally create more pressure on the natural environment. Many people still confuse "loving nature" with "possessing nature." It's not about getting as close, touching as possible, or capturing the clearest images to show respect for nature. Sometimes, civility begins with knowing how to maintain distance.
Whale sightings near shore are a rare gift from the sea to humankind. But this gift will be difficult to preserve if humans approach nature with excessive curiosity and a lack of control. Civilized behavior towards nature sometimes begins with very small things: not littering, not harming the habitats of wild animals, and not exploiting nature for personal entertainment. Only by respecting nature can humans preserve the beautiful and pristine moments of the sea and sky.
Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/ung-xu-van-minh-with-thien-nhien-post854235.html
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