Japan Plans To Resume Whale Hunting Despite Controversy
- 8 years ago
In spring of 2014, the United Nations' International Court of Justice declared Antarctic Ocean whale hunting off limits. Since then, Japan has abided by the restriction, but this year plans to resume whaling missions in the region.
In spring of 2014, the United Nations International Court of Justice declared Antarctic Ocean whale hunting off limits.
Since then, Japan has abided by the restriction, but this year plans to resume whaling missions in the region.
The country’s fisheries agency submitted a notice to the International Whaling Commission announcing their intention to be out on the waters for the 2015-16 season.
Many organizations around the world are protesting the move.
Japan contends that
In spring of 2014, the United Nations International Court of Justice declared Antarctic Ocean whale hunting off limits.
Since then, Japan has abided by the restriction, but this year plans to resume whaling missions in the region.
The country’s fisheries agency submitted a notice to the International Whaling Commission announcing their intention to be out on the waters for the 2015-16 season.
Many organizations around the world are protesting the move.
Japan contends that