COPENHAGEN, Oct 16 (Reuters) - Anti-whaling activist Paul Watson, detained in Greenland and awaiting possible extradition to Japan, has appealed to President Emmanuel Macron for political asylum ...

SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi Prefecture--The aging Nisshin Maru, a relic of Japan’s whaling tradition, has finally retired after playing a central role in research and commercial operations for more ...

The Salvensen’s family Leith Harbour when the boom in whaling On September 13th 1909, 100 years ago, the “SS Starlight” arrived at South Georgia with men and materials to erect a shore ...

"It's been a journey and I think she's been an inspiration for a lot of people." Whaling City Jr./Sr. High teacher Erynn Jones Guimont said her students are looking forward to a future trip ...

COPENHAGEN--A court in Greenland on Wednesday again extended the time in custody for a prominent anti-whaling activist as Denmark considers an extradition request from Japan. The court ruled that ...

Despite a global outcry and growing unpopularity, Japan’s whaling industry continues to thrive. Although whale meat sales have declined sharply over the years, most Japanese people continue to believe ...

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