21. Japan Dolphin Day: a spotlight on large-scale suffering
horrifically cruel method of hunting sees dolphins chased by motor boats, herded into small coastal coves, and slaughtered in a brutal manner. The alternative is no better: more than 17,000 dolphins, whales and porpoises are killed each year in
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22. Latin American bloc opposes lifting ban on commercial whaling
the moratorium on commercial hunting of whales, the promotion of non-lethal use, and having respect for the integrity of whale sanctuaries recognised by the IWC. “We are very pleased that the GBA has reached this position. It sends a very
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23. Outrage against Norway’s whaling: Over 101,000 people call for an end...
coupled with the challenging hunting environment, means that there is simply no humane way to kill these animals at sea. Carl-Egil, Director of Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge, said: “We are extremely encouraged by this strong global opposition to
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24. Speak out against slaughter: Whales need you
coupled with the challenging hunting environment, means that there’s simply no humane way to kill these animals at sea.
Norway’s own data* shows that at least one in five hunted whales suffers a long, agonising death. Some take
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25. A blow for whale welfare: Iceland resumes whaling
industry rather than hunting these fascinating creatures. This is the message WSPA will be taking to all whaling nations at the 60th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission in June 2008. Read more about WSPA’s
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26. 2008: An uncertain year for whales
deadlocked discussions on hunting quotas towards a show of consensus and an IWC more focused on whale protection in the future. Our aims were compatible: WSPA sought to focus the IWC Commissioners’ attention away from quotas and onto
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27. Member society news
saw a ban placed on the hunting of baby seals in 2008. Tackling the dog meat trade January 2008: WSPA member society Network for Animals is helping to reverse the trend for dog meat in the Philippines, which currently causes inhumane death
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28. Whale watching: a humane alternative
that instead of debating hunting bans and kill quotas, the IWC should be working to protect whales and encouraging a sustainable whale watching industry that helps people understand more about these intelligent and sociable creatures. If you
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29. New report from Vietnam exposes persistent use of bear bile
“To stop the illegal hunting and trade of bears, the government needs to strengthen laws and enforcement and create an environment of strong determination and deterrence against bear crimes.†“Bear owners and business
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30. Whaling nations block progress on animal welfare at IWC
suffering caused by hunting, were derived from an expert Whale Welfare and Ethics Workshop sponsored by WSPA and tabled by the United Kingdom government earlier in the year. They were nonetheless rejected upon presentation at the IWC
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