Japan ended its annual whale hunt in Antarctica early following clashes between its fleet and protesters, Agriculture Minister Michihiko Kano said. The government made the decision “to secure ...

In response, Japan embarked on a “research whaling ... The Fisheries Agency permits the hunting of three large whale species: minke, Bryde’s and sei whales. But minke whales have become ...

Japan argues that minke whales and a number of other species are plentiful and that its whale-hunting activities are sustainable. Very few real marine mammal experts agree with that view. Having said ...

Activist Paul Watson has revealed a plan to take action against Iceland's whaling activities in June, while continuing to monitor wh ...