Commercial whaling has significantly declined and is only practiced in Norway, Iceland, and Japan, with less demand for whale meat and oil.
Whalers argue that hunting is necessary to regulate fish stocks, emphasizing the importance of sustainable hunting for ecosystem balance.
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Whaling industry today
The whaling industry today has significantly declined, with commercial whaling happening only in Norway, Iceland, and Japan. The number of whales being killed has drastically decreased, and there is less demand for whale meat and oil.
Interview with Bjorn Anderson
In an interview with Bjorn Anderson, a Norwegian whaler, he discusses his love for hunting whales, the importance of maintaining the fish supply, and his belief that there will be increased whale hunting in the future. He explains the process of hunting whales, including using harpoons and rifles to kill them. Anderson also emphasizes the need for sustainable hunting to ensure the balance of the ecosystem.
Whaling controversy and environmental concerns
The controversy surrounding whaling centers on concerns about the potential impact on whale populations and the environment. While whalers like Anderson argue that hunting is necessary to regulate fish stocks, environmental activists criticize the practice and advocate for protecting whales from other threats, such as pollution and fishing gear entanglement. Anderson also expresses frustration with bad journalism that aims to demonize whalers. He suggests that more attention should be placed on addressing plastic pollution and global warming.
Bjorn Andersen killed 111 minke whales this season. He tells us how he does it, why he does it, and what he thinks would happen if whale-hunting ever stopped. (This bonus episode is a follow-up to our series “Everything You Never Knew About Whaling.")
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