The worst year of all was 1930-31, when 29,400 of blue whales died from torpedo harpoons. ---- As to where whaling is worst: Arguably, most whales are slaughtered in Arctic waters, around Iceland, Russia, Norway, Greenland, Canada and Alaska.
Japan
These times it's probably Japan
Connecticut was an important shipbuilding and whaling state.
These times it's probably Japan
The jobs gained through the trade and the money for the country's economy
Not every country recognizes the ban.
china because they like to eat fin soup
"Worst" is a matter of opinion, but probably North Korea.
Yes, whaling is banned in China, primarily due to its commitment to the International Whaling Commission's moratorium on commercial whaling. However, China has been known to conduct limited whaling for scientific research, which is allowed under international regulations. The country also engages in the consumption of whale products from other nations, raising concerns about conservation efforts and illegal trade.
Japan defends its whaling practices by asserting that they are a part of its cultural heritage and tradition. The country has conducted whaling under the guise of scientific research, despite international criticism and a ban on commercial whaling by the International Whaling Commission (IWC). Japan argues that whaling is necessary for maintaining its maritime culture and has resumed commercial whaling since 2019, citing a desire for sustainable use of marine resources. This stance has led to significant tensions with environmental groups and other nations advocating for whale conservation.
I know it's the #1 worst country in Europe for H1N1.