Critter News

JANUARY 5, 2010

New Zealand and Australia are joining forces to carry out research on whales using non-lethal methods, in an attempt to challenge Japan's hunting programme. Eighteen scientists will set sail for Antarctica next month to study minke, humpback and blue whale populations.

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Critter News

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

A major review of Japanese government spending could spell the end to whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, according to Greenpeace, after the review committee proposed massive cuts in subsidies to a body which funds the so-called scientific research programme. Tags: Japan hunting greenpeace whaling.

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10,000 Birds

JANUARY 15, 2013

It has also found its way to Japan where it is considered to be an invasive species. The fish charge at the shore and virtually beach themselves in an effort to grab the unwary birds, in the style of a Crocodile taking a Wildebeest or a Killer Whale taking a pinniped. It is sometimes known as the European Catfish. Cucherousset, J.,

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Animal Person

APRIL 14, 2009

According to Reuters: Japan, which considers whaling to be a cherished cultural tradition, killed 679 minke whales despite plans to catch around 850. It caught just one fin whale compared with a target of 50 in the hunt that began in November. That's one result. Guess what the answer is? No surprise there.

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Animal Ethics

APRIL 15, 2007

To the Editor: Re “ Japan’s Whaling Obsession ” (editorial, April 1): Japan strongly supports the international protection of endangered whale species and advocates for the sustainable harvest of species in abundance only. Japan Information Center Consulate General of Japan New York, April 4, 2007

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Animal Ethics

JANUARY 17, 2008

According to this AP Newswire issued yesterday: "President Bush exempted the Navy from an environmental law so it can continue using sonar in its anti-submarine warfare training off the California coast — a practice critics say is harmful to whales and other marine mammals. Navy to do so?

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Critter News

OCTOBER 21, 2009

Japanese whaling continues, with 59 Minke whales killed off Kushiro. The stunning conclusion from their "research": Minke whales eat krill, pollack and anchovies. Wow, whales eat krill? Tags: sea shepherd Japan whaling. Ecorazzi has the story. Sea Shepherd is gearing up to go out again.

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