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550. Why Do People Still Hunt Whales?

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The Anti-Whaling Movement in Japan

Jay Alabaster has seen how weak Japan's defensive arguments can seem in the face of anti-whaling activism. In its long history, Japan has used whales not only as a source of protein, but also for a variety of other purposes. Global demand for Tuna is strong for whale meat, not so much.

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