Institute for Cetacean Research

National / Science & Health | NATURAL SELECTIONS Sep 17, 2016

Did Japan fudge the truth about whaling?

by Rowan Hooper

If you've been following the tragic farce that is Japan's official stance on whaling, you'll know that the arguments made by the country's Institute for Cetacean Research (ICR) to try and justify the hunting of whales have been soundly rejected. Japan maintains it needs ...

National / Science & Health | NATURAL SELECTIONS Aug 10, 2013

In science terms, Japan has no need at all to kill whales

by Rowan Hooper

Final arguments from the defence and prosecution were heard in mid-July, and the world court is now considering its judgment. At issue is Japan's right to conduct its seasonal "scientific" whaling program in Antarctic waters. But the case has involved arguments about how to ...