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Under the Surface: The Controversy of Japanese Whaling Practices

Delve into the debate surrounding Japanese whaling, from traditional to commercial methods. Explore the post-WWII catch records, Japan's scientific whaling justification, and the impact on the Antarctic. Discover the clash between cultural values and commercial interests.

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Under the Surface: The Controversy of Japanese Whaling Practices

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  1. Japanese Whaling:Have the whales have been saved?Think again… Chelsea Domeier

  2. Traditional to Commercial • Norwegian techniques • Number of species attacked grows • Methods debatable • Post WWII

  3. Catch Records from 1920 to 1960: Source: www.greenpeace.org

  4. “Scientific” Whaling • Japan’s Refusal to the International Whaling Commission (IWC) • A loophole • “Monitoring whale migration, population, and feeding habits”

  5. Southern Ocean Sanctuary • Antarctic Seas suffering most devastation • Set up by IWC • Purpose to repopulate • Japan only nation to vote against

  6. Do Japanese traditional whaling values still pertain to today’s commercial industry? • Whole whale is not used • Myths circulate • Industry does not draw in young recruits • Not necessary to eat whale meat • Kill many protected species

  7. This profitable 'industry' should not be confused with 'cultural identity'.

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