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05/09/10--23:28: Whaling quota gets nod from Japan (chan 1137707)

TOKYO: Japan cautiously welcomed an International Whaling Commission proposal that would effectively allow commercial whaling for the first time in 25 years, though under strict quotas that the commission argues will reduce the global catch. The proposal, to be debated at the IWC’s meeting in June, seeks a compromise by allowing whaling [...]


05/16/10--19:32: Latin American countries opposed to whaling meet in Costa Rica (chan 1137707)

SAN JOSE — Latin American countries opposed to whaling began a three-day meeting here Tuesday to hammer out a common position ahead of the next International Whaling Commission meeting in June. The IWC meets in Agadir, Morocco to consider a controversial “peace plan” proposed on April 22 by Cristian Maquieira, the chairman of the 88-nation commission, [...]


05/19/10--02:03: Costa Rica confronts Chairman of IWC Christian Maquieira (chan 1137707)

Interview with International Whaling Commission Chair Christian Maquieira on Costa Rica’s Tele Noticias 7


05/23/10--22:43: Commercial Whaling Discussed on NPR with IFAW CEO & IWC Commissioners (chan 1137707)

Many countries and environmentalists want the ban on hunting whales more strictly enforced. NPR takes a look at the International Whaling Commission’s compromise “peace plan” and what it means to the future of the industry and the marine mammal. Guests Chris Palmer Author of “Shooting in the Wild,” Director of the Center for Environmental Filmmaking at American [...]


06/05/10--23:34: Obama Under Fire for Backing Deal to Lift Global Ban on Commercial Whaling (chan 1137707)

Environmentalists, already peeved with the administration’s handling of the Gulf oil spill, are accusing President Obama of breaking his campaign pledge to end the slaughter of whales. The Obama administration is leading an effort within the International Whaling Commission to lift a 24-year international ban on commercial whaling for Japan, Norway and Iceland, the remaining three [...]


06/12/10--20:53: Revealed: Japan’s bribes on whaling (chan 1137707)

A SUNDAY TIMES investigation has exposed Japan for bribing small nations with cash and prostitutes to gain their support for the mass slaughter of whales. The undercover investigation found officials from six countries were willing to consider selling their votes on the International Whaling Commission (IWC). The revelations come as Japan seeks to break the 24-year moratorium on commercial whaling. An IWC meeting that will decide the fate of thousands of whales, including endangered species, begins this month in Morocco. Japan denies buying the votes of IWC members. However, The Sunday Times filmed officials from pro-whaling governments admitting:


06/14/10--11:47: Whale shown in dramatic harpoon footage (chan 1137707)

Conservationists want Australia to lead the anti-whaling charge at a major summit next week, as dramatic footage is released of a whale being hit by an exploding harpoon. The World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) captured the footage, which shows a minke whale swimming off Norway in May.


06/15/10--22:22: Germany Wants Iceland to Stop Whaling (chan 1137707)

The German parliament has declared that in order to be granted EU membership, Iceland must stop whaling, mbl.is reports. “The German congress has with its decree on April 22nd 2010, declared full support of formal negotiation with Iceland, which aims to make Iceland a full member of the EU. At the same time, the Parliament has [...]


06/25/10--00:04: Whaling impasse divides nations (chan 1137707)

PEACE talks over whaling have hit a wall, with the failure of last-gasp meetings to compromise on demands for a new commercial hunt. The talks’ sponsor, the US, admitted yesterday that an impasse had been reached, despite 30 rounds of meetings over the past two days. A key negotiator, Sir Geoffrey Palmer, of New Zealand, said they [...]


06/27/10--11:00: Follow the links below to help support other campaigns to end whaling (chan 1137707)

Sea Shepard – 528 Whales Saved http://www.seashepherd.org/ WSPA | Give Whales A Voice http://www.givewhalesavoice.com.au/ WHALES UNDER THREAT! http://www.avaaz.org/en/whales_under_threat/ The Whaleman Foundation http://www.savethewhalesagain.org IFAW  WHALES http://www.mywhaleweb.com/?page_id=3545 Walk for Whales 2010 http://www2.wdcs.org/hych/getactive/marathons/walkforwhales/aboutthewalks.php Whales Revenge http://www.whalesrevenge.com/ GREENPEACE WHALE TRIALS http://www.greenpeace.org/international/en/campaigns/oceans/whaling/ending-japanese-whaling/whaletrial/