[CNN] Japanese Whale Hunt Begins 2008.11.17

Japan's annual whale hunt sets sail, despite strong calls to end it.

CNN's Kyung Lah reports.

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[lalala38]

@freddodoppio Search for "faroe islands whaling". Hundreds of pilot whales are brutally killed and mutilated FOR SPORT each summer. Don't be surprised that whaling doesn't only happens in Japan. Inhumane treatment of animals happens worldwide. To confine your hate to only Japan is plain ignorance.

[Shainingusutaru]

Next time I go to Japan I will try some.

[OzisGodscountry]

@misterhed Although its impossible to gain written evidence to confirm that whale oil industries are pro-whalers ultimate intentions,this report was never debunked only swept under the carpet. Cannot post links but just google "Reinventing the Whale" What you are saying its its NOT for the whale oil but for consumption,is that right?

[misterhed]

@OzisGodscountry All I'm asking for is a piece of text from another source that I could google search that proves that they are whaling for the purpose of whale oil.

[freddodoppio]

The ocean got their revenge in March 2011, but more is to come. Leave the whales alone Japan, you are sickening.

[OzisGodscountry]

@misterhed You have no understanding about business do you? The proof is in the investments being made into whaling and whale oil industries and the patents being registered for uses of whale oil.You think people invest huge amounts of money for the hell of it?No they want a return (ie they want the whale oil reliant industry to prosper and grow) and due to the nature of business they will grow.So yes the demand will be endless if the laws are relaxed.

[misterhed]

@OzisGodscountry Oh sorry, I forgot about you.

Where's your proof that demand for whale oil is "unlimited"? This isn't the 18th century. Nothing you ever said proved that whaling should be banned. You only prooved that it's not that profitable. And if it's not that profitable it just means it'll downsize or shutdown. If you think that means they'll expand it to hunting 10,000 whales you're crazy.

[OzisGodscountry]

@00019972b Sei Whales arent endangered?Humpbacks arent endangered? Yet Japan wants permission to hunt these as well.

[OzisGodscountry]

@misterhed No answer??

[raj8598]

eating whale may be it's your culture but it's so wrong you have to be understand and walk with environment so please Japanese stop your stupid mentality which has no end, but time will come when you feel guilty,