The Moral Debate and Decline of Whaling in Norway

In Norway, whaling economist Bjorn Basperg believes that the whaling debate is driven by moral arguments. However, in Norway, whales are seen as just another animal and not more special than others. The whaling industry is struggling to find a market, as there is not a huge demand for whale meat in Norway. The quota for killing whales has not been fully utilized due to a lack of whalers. This raises the question of whether we are entering a post-whaling world.