Humpback whale population making comeback
A key population of humpback whales is in recovery after it was pushed close to extinction by centuries of exploitation, according to a new study.
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By killing whales, is Japan trying to revive a dying industry?
For the whale hunters, the inaugural expedition was a big success.
Japan to resume commercial whaling in 2019
Japan has announced its withdrawal from the International Whaling Commission (IWC) next year, and will resume commercial hunting in its territorial waters and exclusive economic zone from July.
Why Japan wants to restart commercial whaling
Days of debate over the future of whaling will come to a head Friday when members of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) vote on a Japanese proposal which could lead to the resumption of commercial whaling.
