Japan Resumes Whaling

[Sapientia Et Bellum]

https://www.usnews.com/news/world-repor ... r-31-years

After nearly 30 years, Japan has resumed the practice of commercial whaling after leaving the International Whaling Commision. The whales that are killed, including minke whales which are not an endangered whale species, appear to be primarily used for human consumption.

So NSG, the topic is pretty self explanatory.... Is whaling an ethical form of fishing? Do you believe this will create a slippery slope that will lead to expansion of whaling beyond Japan? Should some sort of international intervention be employed to halt the practice in Japan and other nations?

[Jack Thomas Lang]

I want to try whale.

But I think that Japanese whaling won't last long, not without government subsidies. Wales have fallen out of Japanese cuisine or so I hear.

[NERVUN]

Something to note: Japan is whaling in its waters and its EEZ, it is NOT in the Arctic or Antarctic waters, and is well clear of the Whale Sanctuary.

I highly doubt that, unless the ministry continues to feed subsidies, that it can be sustained. It's just not eaten over here as it once was. Those who have a fondness for it are the older generation who remember the post-war years. The younger generation... they like McDonald's too much.

[NERVUN]

I want to try whale.

It's not all that. I've had better seafood.

[Nakena]

Something to note: Japan is whaling in its waters and its EEZ, it is NOT in the Arctic or Antarctic waters, and is well clear of the Whale Sanctuary.

I highly doubt that, unless the ministry continues to feed subsidies, that it can be sustained. It's just not eaten over here as it once was. Those who have a fondness for it are the older generation who remember the post-war years. The younger generation... they like McDonald's too much.

What is the rationale for it being resumed and subsided when it is commercially not worth it?

[Walkerfort]

what does Whales taste like?

[The Halseyist Faction]

Less meat not more meat is the sustainable global future.
No more whaling, m'kay?

[The Sherpa Empire]

Who was it that had the New England cookbook with the recipe that started with acquiring a whale? I know it came up in one of the food threads somewhere on NS. Now we can try that recipe!

[NERVUN]

Something to note: Japan is whaling in its waters and its EEZ, it is NOT in the Arctic or Antarctic waters, and is well clear of the Whale Sanctuary.

I highly doubt that, unless the ministry continues to feed subsidies, that it can be sustained. It's just not eaten over here as it once was. Those who have a fondness for it are the older generation who remember the post-war years. The younger generation... they like McDonald's too much.

What is the rationale for it being resumed and subsided when it is commercially not worth it?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWSoYCetG6A

Or that's the excuse anyway. Mostly it's because they want to and they are really, really hoping they can get young people to eat it. Japan's tired of being beaten up in the international press about this and it's a way of thumbing its nose at the world.

That said, I almost think this is a sneaky way to kill it. When it was scientific whaling, Japan got yelled at and spent a lot of money. Now that it's commercial, I almost want to think that eventually it'll be left to die.

I doubt it though. Too many people are being paid by the budgets at the fisheries ministry to do so.

[NERVUN]

what does Whales taste like?

Fatty fish. I didn't care for it.

[Neanderthaland]

I want to try whale.

But I think that Japanese whaling won't last long, not without government subsidies. Wales have fallen out of Japanese cuisine or so I hear.

That's strange. You'd think the Japanese would love laverbread.

[NERVUN]

I want to try whale.

But I think that Japanese whaling won't last long, not without government subsidies. Wales have fallen out of Japanese cuisine or so I hear.

That's strange. You'd think the Japanese would love laverbread.

The Japanese have been in mourning since the passing of the Princess of Wales *nods*.

[Infected Mushroom]

Oh no!

The whales! The poor whales!

They’re no longer protected????

It’s unconscionable!

[-Ocelot-]

Here are the simple facts

Japan will always hunt whales.

People will always consume meat.

Consuming meat is ethical and necessary.

[Infected Mushroom]

Here are the simple facts

Japan will always hunt whales.

People will always consume meat.

People consuming meat is ethical and necessary.

Whales are adorable though

And they are magnificent

[Risottia]

what does Whales taste like?

Leek and sheep.

Oh, sorry, that's Wales.

[Independent Pacific Junta]

what does Whales taste like?

I’ve had Minke whale in Iceland, I enjoyed it a lot. It’s like steak but a bit fattier and fishier.

[Neanderthaland]

Here are the simple facts

Japan will always hunt whales.

People will always consume meat.

People consuming meat is ethical and necessary.

Whales are adorable though

And they are magnificent

Magnificent perhaps. Generally not adorable.

Belugas are sort of cute, but have just... terrible breath.

The issue here is not that whales are attractive, but that they are very intelligent, and also that their populations are vulnerable to over-hunting. Their reproductive cycle is so long that they don't bounce back easily.

[Neanderthaland]

Here are the simple facts

JapanCannibals will always hunt whalespeople.

People will always consume meat.

People consuming meat is ethical and necessary.

Do you see how this is a non-sequitur? Because the argument isn't that "eating meat is bad" (although some people might think so), it's that hunting this particular source of meat is bad. And the statements "People will always consume meat," and "People consuming meat is ethical and necessary" just don't apply to that. Or, if they do, justify eating anything that is meat.

Hope you like your Soylent Green.

[The Blaatschapen]

Something to note: Japan is whaling in its waters and its EEZ, it is NOT in the Arctic or Antarctic waters, and is well clear of the Whale Sanctuary.

I highly doubt that, unless the ministry continues to feed subsidies, that it can be sustained. It's just not eaten over here as it once was. Those who have a fondness for it are the older generation who remember the post-war years. The younger generation... they like McDonald's too much.

McWhale Burgers

[Cappuccina]

Japan is doing it in their territory, it's no one's business.

[The Blaatschapen]

Here are the simple facts

Japan will always hunt whales.

People will always consume meat.

People consuming meat is ethical and necessary.

Consuming meat is ethical and necessary?

Can you please explain the ethics of intensive land use to grow soy to feed to our animals. Can you please explain the ethics of greenhouse gas emissions(cows) that heat up the planet?

Also, if consuming meat is necessary, how come vegetarians and vegans are surviving?

[Nogodia]

I have eaten whale legally,
I like the taste,
I acknowledge the risks to the environment and prefer beef & pork anyway.
If whaling is somehow done sustainably so that the population is growing while Japan gets to keep its dishes and share it with the rest of us, I don't see an issue.
Of course, this is probably not going to happen and whales will drop in population rapidly, so...

[The New California Republic]

Consuming meat is ethical and necessary?

Can you please explain the ethics of intensive land use to grow soy to feed to our animals. Can you please explain the ethics of greenhouse gas emissions(cows) that heat up the planet?

Cattle farming contributes to the economy and provides employment to people.*

*My BF is a cattle farmer, so some bias may be present in this statement.

[The Blaatschapen]

Consuming meat is ethical and necessary?

Can you please explain the ethics of intensive land use to grow soy to feed to our animals. Can you please explain the ethics of greenhouse gas emissions(cows) that heat up the planet?

Cattle farming contributes to the economy and provides employment to people.*

*My BF is a cattle farmer, so some bias may be present in this statement.

So do cigarette producers.