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Whale and Dolphin Slaughter in Denmark

on March 8, 2012 in Environment

Whaling in the Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic has been practiced since about the time of the first Norse settlements on the islands. It is regulated by Faroese authorities but not by the International Whaling Commission as there are disagreements about the Commission’s competency for small cetaceans. Around 950 Long-finned Pilot Whales (Globicephala melaena) [...]

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Australian government denies Sea Shepherd pilot a visa for unknown reasons

on December 7, 2011 in Environment

Environmental activist from Sea Shepherd suffer a blow from the Australian government, who has decided to deny helicopter pilot, Chris Aultman’s Australia visa application for the first time in 6 years for unknown reasons. It appears the Australian government is now supporting Japanese efforts more so than protecting their waters and their citizens who work [...]

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