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Whaling

A Cartoonist’s View: Francisco, Feb 20, 2025

Denmark will not extradite anti-whaling activist Paul Watson to Japan

Trucks with digital billboards displaying a photo of Paul Watson and calling for his release are seen in New York City, U.S., August 28, 2024. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado
Trucks with digital billboards displaying a photo of Paul Watson and calling for his release are seen in New York City, U.S., August 28, 2024. REUTERS/David 'Dee' Delgado

Japan shows first commercial fin whale catch in 48 years

Fin whales are the world's second-biggest animal, after the blue whale.
Fin whales are the world's second-biggest animal, after the blue whale.

Anti-whaling activist detained in Greenland at Japan's request

FILE PHOTO: Canadian Paul Watson, the captain of the anti-whaling ship the Farley Mowat, stands on the deck of the boat in Cape Town, South Africa January 30, 2006.  REUTERS/Howard Burditt/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Canadian Paul Watson, the captain of the anti-whaling ship the Farley Mowat, stands on the deck of the boat in Cape Town, South Africa January 30, 2006.  REUTERS/Howard Burditt/File Photo

Greenland arrests anti-whaling activist Paul Watson on Japan warrant

Leader of the environmentalist association Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson speaks at a press conference in Paris on the sidelines of the Cop21 United Nations Climate Change Conference at Le Bourget on the outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2015.
Leader of the environmentalist association Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson speaks at a press conference in Paris on the sidelines of the Cop21 United Nations Climate Change Conference at Le Bourget on the outskirts of Paris on December 10, 2015.

Japan to start hunting fin whales after five years of commercial whaling

FILE PHOTO: The whaling mother ship Kangei Maru is seen during its launch ceremony in Shimonoseki, western Japan August 31, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: The whaling mother ship Kangei Maru is seen during its launch ceremony in Shimonoseki, western Japan August 31, 2023, in this photo taken by Kyodo. Mandatory credit Kyodo via REUTERS/File Photo

Iceland suspends whale hunt on animal welfare concerns

Iceland has only one remaining whaling company, Hvalur, and its licence to hunt fin whales expires in 2023.
Iceland has only one remaining whaling company, Hvalur, and its licence to hunt fin whales expires in 2023.

Japan whaling firm pins hopes on vending machines to revive sales

A Japanese whale-hunting company is hoping vending machines like these in Yokohama that sell whale meat will one day catch on.
A Japanese whale-hunting company is hoping vending machines like these in Yokohama that sell whale meat will one day catch on.

France readies rescue of beluga whale astray in Seine

Huge groups of fin whales filmed in Antarctic a sign of hope for ocean giants

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.