Plants and Animals

They've been described as the rabbits of the sea. I'm referring to minke whales. How much money does Greenpeace spend sending boats to the Antarctic to 'save' them? I'm more concerned about the species that are really threatened with extinction … [Read more...] about Worrying About Mekong River Dolphins

I was a little confused by a recent article at ABC Online about the Baiji, the rare river dolphins in the Yangtze River in China. I was confused because the news article titled 'Plan hatched to save Yangtze dolphins' suggested the dolphin would be … [Read more...] about Worrying About the Baiji

There has been a lot of interest in the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting this week in St Kitts in the Caribbean. Japan has tried to focus the world on the original objective of the IWC which it claims is to “to provide for the proper … [Read more...] about How to Reform the IWC & Make Australia Accountable for its Dugongs

The Japanese Government made the following opening statement on the first day of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting: "The Government of Japan expresses its appreciation to the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis for hosting the 58th … [Read more...] about Japan to “Save” the International Whaling Commission

There is never anything very subtle or civil in Australia's approach to whaling. As a rich nation with politicians used to pandering to 'Greens' we are quite prepared to threaten and cajole to make our point on this issue which is simply that it is … [Read more...] about Whales Eat Fish & Aussies Threaten Neighbours

The 58th Annual Meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is being held from 16 to 20 June 2006 at the St. Kitts Marriott Resort and the Royal Beach Casino in Frigate Bay, St. Kitts, West Indies. The website "Kujira Portal" will broadcast … [Read more...] about International Whaling Commission Meeting Starts Friday in The West Indies