(WHALING) South Korea is considering hunting minke whales for “scientific purposes.” The proposition is supported by Korean fisherman who blame whales for declining fish populations. Environmental groups and other countries are skeptical of South Korea’s motives, and believe it to be a thinly veiled attempt to practice commercial whaling under the pretense of scientific research. Read on for more on this situation and to find out what action is being taken against it. — Global Animal
(WHALING) During an undercover investigation, the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society (WDCS) found Greenland in violation of the global ban on commercial whaling. They discovered that restaurants were targeting tourists with menus containing whale meat and whale products were made available in supermarkets. Under the terms of the International Whaling Commission’s ban, Greenland is allowed to kill a limited number of whales per year to meet the food needs of local people. However, wildlife campaigners claim the availability of whale meat for tourists demonstrates how Greenland is catching more than necessary. Read on to learn more about how Greenland has taken advantage of their right to sustenance whaling. Remember to sign the petition requesting that Denmark stop slaughtering whales to feed tourists.— Global Animal
(SEA SHEPHERD) — The feet of Sea Shepherd has been very busy protecting the ocean’s whales from Japanese harpoon vessels. Soon after their victory, the hull of the Brigitte Bardot cracked from the immense power of a huge wave that collided with the ship. With Operation Divine Wind a success, their passion for protecting the largest mammals on the planet has taken a very important step in ocean conversation. They are having an impact, and they have shown that by persisting in what they believe, change can be made. — Global Animal
(SEA SHEPHERD/ANTI-WHALING) After three activists boarded a Japanese whaling vessel on Sunday, Japan has agreed to release the men without charge. Sea Shepherd activist Pete Bethune, who made a similar attempt in 2010, was held by Japanese authorities for 5 months before being convicted of multiple charges. Read more on the developments of this new campaign to thwart Japanese whaling. — Global Animal
(ENDANGERED ANIMALS/WHALES) — The International Whaling Commission’s meeting was a failure. The vote to establish a whale sanctuary was delayed until next year as pro-whaling representatives left the meeting to prevent a vote. Bickering forced the conference into gridlock.
Talks aimed at reducing whaling by Japan, Norway and Iceland collapsed Wednesday, effectively leaving management of whale populations in the hands of the hunters.
Australia has accused the International Whaling Commission (IWC) of trying to shut down debate after the whaling body suspended official talks at its meeting in the Moroccan resort city of Agadir.
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