Activists Call on President Obama: Don’t Overturn the Whaling Ban!
Greenpeace activists constructed a giant whale tail statue at the International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in St. Pete Beach, Florida to call on President Obama to reject any proposal that would overturn the ban on commercial whaling.
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Activists Call on President Obama: Don’t Overturn the Whaling Ban!
First fin whales killed in Iceland
The whaling boat Hvalur 9 dragged two massive fin whales up to the ancient whaling station ramp at Hvalförður in the early hours. If it were not for Iceland’s midnight sun the whalers would have been sneaking in under the cover of the night – a scene befitting the shameful hunt that can only do untold damage to Iceland’s reputation.
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First fin whales killed in Iceland
Taking the whaling debate to the Japanese people
As Greenpeace marks 20 years of non-violent environmental campaigning in Japan this year, we have officially opened a new Communications Center in the northern fishing district of Aomori. We’re bringing our message of healthy oceans, whale protection, and sustainable fisheries direct to the people of this port city.
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