Blog: Whales
Tell President Obama to Sanction Iceland for Illegal Whaling
Take action to help stop Iceland's illegal commercial whaling in the north Atlantic.
An Early End to Japan’s Whaling Season, and What It Means for Dolphins
It’s official. The Japanese government has recalled its whale-killing fleet from Antarctica, citing interference from activists from Sea Shepherd. The withdrawal is a resounding victory for whales and all the organizations working to stop Japan’s killing of whales and dolphins.
Japan’s Whaling Season Ending Early?
Earth Island's Mark J. Palmer comments on the premature end of Japan's whaling season in Antarctica. Will Japan permanently end killing of whales and dolphins?
Weekly Demonstrations at the Japan Embassy in Melbourne
Australian activists, led by volunteer Haans Siver, now conduct weekly demonstrations in front of the Japanese Embassy in Melbourne.
Faroe Island Whaling Up Despite Health Warnings
Pilot whales continue to be slaughtered in the Faroe Islands, despite a warning from health authorities that the meat is contaminated with toxic mercury. Read Ric and Helene O'Barry's latest report...
Is Anybody Eating Whale Meat in Japan?
While Japan defies world opinion and continues the slaughter of whales and dolphins, new information demonstrates that most Japanese have no interest in eating whale meat and the stockpile of frozen whale meat continues to grow. Read Mark Palmer's report...
Worldwide Anti-Whaling Letter to President Obama
Today is Worldwide Anti-Whaling Day, and President Barack Obama just left for a trip to Asia, which will include a stop in Japan. Earth Island Institute/Save Japan Dolphins, In Defense of Animals, the Animal Welfare Institute, and several other environmental and animal welfare organizations sent him a letter urging that the Japanese government permanently end its slaughter of dolphins and whales.
Mayor of Taiji refuses to hold discussions
When the Mayor of Taiji expressed willingness to have a meeting with opponents of the dolphin slaughter, our team thought it could represent a change. However, it quickly became clear that the meeting would be a sham. Only pre-approved questions would be allowed. Ric was able to turn the tables on the event, as reported by Save Japan Dolphins volunteer Leah Lemieux.