Whaling Whaling is the hunting of whales primarily for meat and oil. Its earliest forms date to at least 3000 BC.[1] Various coastal communities have long histories of subsistence whaling and harvesting beached whales. Industrial whaling emerged with organized fleets in the 17th century; competitive national whaling industries in the 18th and 19th centuries; and the introduction of factory ships along with the concept of whale harvesting in the first half of the 20th century. As technology increased and demand for the resources remained, catches far exceeded the sustainable limit for whale stocks. While the moratorium has been successful in averting the extinction of whale species due to overhunting, contemporary whaling is subject to intense debate. History of whaling[edit] Whaling began in prehistoric times and was initially confined to (near) coastal waters. A modern whaling vessel Modern whaling[edit] Whale oil is little used today[6] and modern commercial whaling is done for food. Japan[edit]

Nottinghamshire Wildlife Trust Baby Orca Tries to Immitate Mommy Science/Nature | Iceland begins commercial whaling Iceland has announced it is to resume commercial hunting of whales. Icelandic ships will take nine fin whales, an endangered species, and 30 minke whales each year. In a statement, the fisheries ministry said the nation was dependent on living marine resources, and would keep catches within sustainable limits. Norway is the only other country to hunt commercially; most are bound by a 20-year moratorium. Currently Iceland hunts minkes for "scientific research". The scientific plan will conclude at the end of the 2007 season, the government said. The announcement has angered conservation groups and anti-whaling nations, with some talking of a legal challenge. 'Sustainable' catch The fisheries ministry said hunting could begin as early as next week, and suggested the meat may be exported, which could prove a contentious suggestion as the trade is heavily restricted under international law. "The number of fin whales in the [area] is estimated at around 25,800 animals. Whales and fish Legal moves

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News and Articles < Ministry of Fisheries The Icelandic Minister of Fisheries has today issued catch limits regarding sustainable whaling during the fishing year 2006/2007, which ends on August 31 2007. None of the planned catches involve any endangered or threatened stocks of whales. They only involve abundant stocks and are linked to Iceland’s overall policy of sustainable utilisation of marine resources. The total stock size of Central North-Atlantic minke whales is close to 70,000 animals, of which around 43,600 are in Icelandic coastal waters. Fin whales in the Central North-Atlantic number around 25,800 animals. The decision involves takes of 30 minke whales and 9 fin whales, during the fishing year 2006/2007 which ends on August 31 2007. These takes equal less than 0.2% of the number of minke whales in Icelandic coastal waters, an even smaller fraction of the total stock, and less than 0.04% of fin whales in the Central North Atlantic. Iceland is one of several countries that catch whales. Declaration Questions and Answers

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