Korea rejects sham science, confirms plans to pursue non-lethal whale research instead of whaling

adintino — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:01:54 +0000

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Tue, 01/08/2013

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The Republic of Korea has confirmed its plans to pursue non-lethal whale research as an alternative to the cruelty of so-called scientific whaling.

Tens of thousands of people around the world, many of them IFAW supporters, emailed the Korean government in protest after it announced its intention to begin so-called scientific whaling at July’s International Whaling Commission (IWC) meeting in Panama City, Panama.

Watch our 6 best animal welfare moments – 2012 edition

Azzedine Downes — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 19:20:24 +0000

Azzedine Downes

Sun, 12/30/2012

As 2012 comes to an end, and the scale of the work we have ahead sinks in, this highlight video produced by our communications staff gives me such hope.

The people featured in this video are members of the dedicated teams of International Fund for Animal Welfare staff who work tirelessly around the world year in and year out to protect and rescue thousands of animals in need and crisis.

Japanese fleet heads to Antarctica to harpoon more whales

adintino — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:12:35 +0000

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Fri, 12/28/2012

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The Japanese whaling fleet has left port for Antarctica to train its harpoons on around 1,000 whales.

The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW www.ifaw.org) is disappointed that the Japanese government continues to prop up this needless slaughter with taxpayers’ money which would be better spent supporting the country’s whale watching industry.

Landmark agreement offers a brighter future for migrating right whales

Margaret Cooney — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 16:39:13 +0000

Margaret Cooney

Tue, 12/18/2012

Recently an agreement was launched marking the beginning of a new way to support clean, sustainable, offshore energy development, AND conserve our nation’s marine animals.

Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel happens in Korea, and that's about all we can say right now

Anna Fillipova — Fri, 07 Dec 2012 17:53:43 +0000

Anna Fillipova

Fri, 12/07/2012

At the beginning of November, International Fund for Animal Welfare Russia took part in the 12th Meeting of Western Gray Whale Advisory Panel in Busan, South Korea.

A victory for good science and people power over whaling

Matt Collis — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:38:20 +0000

Matt Collis

Thu, 12/06/2012

It’s been a busy few weeks in the world of whaling.

In a victory for good science and people power, it appears the Republic of Korea has drawn back from plans to go scientific whaling.