Japanese whaling industry on the brink of collapse: less demand, less subsidies for whale meat

Japanese whaling industry on the brink of collapse: less demand, less subsidies for whale meat

The whaling industry in Japan is on the brink of collapse as young generations tastes have rapidly changed and government subsidies are beginning to shrink. The industry employed thousands of people in the decades immediately after World War II, and sustained entire communities during those difficult economic times, is today losing the government subsidies that […]

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Thousands of whale images are being combed through by researchers in order to help conserve a calving spot off the coast of Western Australia

Thousands of whale images are being combed through by researchers in order to help conserve a calving spot off the coast of Western Australia

Thousands of whale images are being combed through by researchers in order to help conserve a calving spot off the coast of Western Australia that was severely affected by the whaling industry. The researchers believe Geographe Bay, off the coast of south-west Western Australia, is an important calving ground that needs to be protected, and […]

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Seeing humpback whales breach off Australia’s east coast is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Seeing humpback whales breach off Australia’s east coast is a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Humpback whales may grow up to 55 feet long, with pectoral flippers covering roughly a third of their bodies, according to Whale and Dolphin Conservation. They are known for their outstanding acrobatic talents and lyrical whale songs. These massive yet agile whales smack the water with their flippers and tails, creating stunning splashes that captivate […]

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