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Japan whaling under false pretences

Last edited 7 November 2003 at 9:00am
7 November, 2003

A fleet of Japanese ships is to start whaling in the Antarctic by exploiting a loophole in an international agreement, Greenpeace said today.

The fleet, due to set sail shortly, is claiming that they are whaling for scientific research. However, according to Greenpeace, they are instead hunting whale meat to sell on the open market.

Willie Mackenzie, Greenpeace Oceans Campaigner, said: "The Government of Japan must call a halt to this.

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Coalition calls for Iceland to stop whaling

Last edited 15 August 2003 at 8:00am
A dead whale at an Icelandic whaling station, from our first expedition in 1978

A dead whale at an Icelandic whaling station, from our first expedition in 1978

Greenpeace has joined forces with a range of animal welfare and conservation groups to express outrage at Iceland's decision to resume whaling.

The groups below issued a statement calling on Iceland to abandon its whaling programme immediately.

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The International Whaling Commission

Last edited 13 August 2003 at 8:00am
Humpback whale

Humpback whale

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Iceland set to start 'scientific' whaling

Last edited 11 August 2003 at 8:00am

Greenpeace is deeply concerned about Iceland's recently-announced plans to resume 'scientific' whaling.

Under the plan, 38 Minke whales will be caught during August and September, and the meat from these whales will be sold on the commercial market.

Clearly, the Government of Iceland is once again trying to resume commercial whaling via the back door.

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International Whaling Commission 2003

Last edited 19 June 2003 at 8:00am

International Whaling Commission 2003

Greenpeace volunteers outside IWC 2003

Greenpeace statement on IWC 2003

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IWC 2003: No new whale sanctuaries

Last edited 18 June 2003 at 8:00am

On the second day of the 55th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) moves to introduce new Whale Sanctuaries were defeated. Two new proposed areas, the South Pacific Whale Sanctuary (SPWS) and the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) were unsuccessful. This is the fourth unsuccessful attempt to establish a SPWS and the third unsuccessful attempt to create a SAWS.

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Whaling commission takes historic step towards protecting whales and dolphins

Last edited 17 June 2003 at 8:00am
17 June, 2003

In an inspiring move the 55th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) in Berlin today passed a resolution that makes conservation central to the work of the IWC and will help protect the world's whales, dolphins and porpoises.

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IWC 2003: A step in the right direction

Last edited 16 June 2003 at 8:00am

On the first day of the 55th International Whaling Commission (IWC), historic steps towards protecting the world's remaining populations of whales, dolphins and porpoises were taken.

The Berlin Initiative, co-sponsored by 19 governments (including the UK) was passed in a 25-20 vote, despite strong opposition from the pro-whaling nations, Japan and Norway.

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Greenpeace calls on IWC to save the whales

Last edited 13 June 2003 at 8:00am

Every year 300,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises die from environmental threats like entanglement in fishing nets, noise pollution, toxic contamination and ship strikes, as well as commercial hunting.

This week, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) has a chance to return to its conservation agenda - and stop whales from being stranded at the mercy of whalers.

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'Berlin Initiative' attracts worldwide support

Last edited 10 June 2003 at 8:00am
10 June, 2003

In the run up to the 55th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC), 16 -19 June 2003 [1], more than 40 conservation and welfare groups have signed on to a joint statement in support of a new initiative that would see conservation moving centre stage.

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