The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was established in 1948 at the initiative of the United States to establish a new world order in whaling. Initially 15 governments were party to the IWC with Japan at the time under occupation and without … [Read more...] about The Moratorium on Whaling as a Reflection of the “Muddled Cosmological Beliefs” of the West
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International Whaling Commission Faces Revolt from North Atlantic
The International Whaling Commission (IWC) is facing a revolt. The whaling nations of the North Atlantic, in defiance of the IWC, recently approved a quota of 10 humpback whales for Greenland. The North Atlantic Marine Mammal Commission … [Read more...] about International Whaling Commission Faces Revolt from North Atlantic
Eating Whale in Tokyo
Some people worry about whether a particular food tastes good, others whether it is healthy, while some concern themselves with the ethics of food production and consumption. There are two criteria that I consider valid when it comes to ethical … [Read more...] about Eating Whale in Tokyo
Whale Meat as a Western Taboo
It’s free-range, organic and tastes like an exceptionally tender eye fillet. I am referring to the whale meat, lightly roasted in black pepper, I enjoyed Tuesday night in Tokyo. The Japanese delegates at the conference I am attending here … [Read more...] about Whale Meat as a Western Taboo
Skinny Whales, Claim Japanese
"Australian scientists have expressed serious doubts about a Japanese study which claims whales are losing blubber because more of them are competing for food," according to a recent article at ABC Online. It continues,"The Japanese Government-backed … [Read more...] about Skinny Whales, Claim Japanese
Humpback Whales Off Endangered List
"FORTY years ago conservationists feared that humpback whales were being hunted to extinction. Now numbers have returned to such a level that they have been taken off the danger list." At least that is one of the good news stories in yesterday's … [Read more...] about Humpback Whales Off Endangered List
Jennifer Marohasy BSc PhD is a critical thinker with expertise in the scientific method.
