Japan has begun its controversial whaling operations by killing its first protected fin whale in over a decade. The male fin whale, measuring 19.6 meters (64 feet) and weighing 55 tonnes, was recently caught off the coast of Iwate Prefecture by the whaling company Kyodo Senpaku, according to OceanCare. This catch follows a contentious decision made in May 2024, when fin … [Read more...] about Japan Kills First Protected Fin Whale After Controversial New Quota