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The Japanese have been whaling since as early as the 12 century, it is supposed. But, they have continued since the commercial bans in 1986 and they continue to whale for scientific purposes.
The meat from these scientific expeditions is then sold in stores, and this is not breaching the laws laid down by the IWC. (International Whaling Cooperation). The Japanese maintain this is a necessary study and will keep down whale populations (otherwise known as culling).
However it is heavily debated as to whether their true intentions lie in scientific research, or in the commercial sale of whale meat and products that are considered a true delicacy in their country.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 9y agoTradition.
Back in the days before industrial whaling, the hunt wasn't a problem for the species as such. People didn't harvest more than the population could sustain. It was with the invention of bigger, stronger boats, and more things to use the whales for that it became a problem.
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∙ 14y agoThe same reason other people eat cows: steak tastes good! Although, in Japan, beef is a delicacy. Raising cattle requires lots of land, and Japan is a very small country, so they have a hard time producing beef themselves. It is mostly imported.
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∙ 8y agoThe Japanese still hunt whales for food . There is evidence that some restaurants sell whale meat and blubber. The overall claim is they hunt whales for scientific purposes, and they want to increase the number of whales harvested, this can only mean that they are using them for high priced delicacies. There is no scientific purpose to increasing the harvest by 200 whales, if one already harvests hundreds already.
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Even if they have stopped now, the Norwegians were also whaling for meat very recently: I saw packed cuts of whale meat in Bergen market only about 10 years ago.
The Japanese were so short of real justification to explain their attitude that they once tried to claim their whale-killing - which is openly for meat - was to "study whale mortality".
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∙ 14y agoThe Japanese have a taste for whale meat like the Americans have for beef. They grind it for Hamburgers, they grill it, they fri it and do every thing ells with it.
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Where do Japanese hunt whales the most?
Antarctica.
Why do Korean people hate whales?
Korean people do not hate and hunt whales. It is the japanese who kills whales for food. The chinese are reported to hunt whales on certain occasions.
What will happen to the people who hunt whales if whale hunting stops?
They will have to find a new job or be arrested if they continue to hunt them.
Where do Japanese hunt whales?
Mostly the Pacific Ocean, but pretty much any where they can get away with it.
How is whaling linked to Japan?
To some Japanese people, it is a sport to hunt whales. It is illegal though: because, whales are endangered. (Partly because of whaleing).
How many whales did Japan kill before the ban?
Japan had a history of taking large numbers of whales. They continue to hunt whales, 400 to 600 per year, claiming it is for research.
Why is the research so imperative that the Japanese hunt whales?
Its a poorly veiled lie. Everybody knows that it is for commercial gain.
Are whales an example of common good?
Yet another ineptly phrased question. Whales have been hunted almost to extinction. Some nations have voluntarily stopped hunting whales. Some nations continue to hunt them.
Do gray whales hunt together?
no. gray whales do not hunt. they feed on krill.
Is the minke whale an endandered whale?
Yes the Minke Whale is an Endangered Species because the Japanese hunt the whales therefore they are endangered
Do killer whales hunt for other whales?
yes
Do whales fight or hunt other whales?
yes and no
