Miscellaneous
Japan has left the International Whaling Commission (IWC), ending their efforts to kill whales under the guise of research to resume commercial whaling with a quota of 52 minke whales, 150 Bryde's whales and 25 sei whales during the 2019 season starting July 1st. Tune in to discuss a bit of history behind the Japanese whaling industry, and how the Sea Shepherds Conservation Society has played a role in pushing them out of their "research" hunting grounds in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. Should we protect the species that keep our oceans healthy more than species that have a lesser role? Should we hunt whales if their numbers are rising? Read the facts: Japan Begins Commercial Whaling On July 1st 2019 . . . Thanks so much for listening. Follow us on Instagram @oftheoceanpodcast & @kaitlynnblackco