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Global News - December 2007

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Japanese humpback hunt back-down welcomed

Fri 21 December 2007 13:15 UK — Australasia,Marine Wildlife

Picture for article Japan's decision to suspend its planned humpback hunt has been welcomed by one of the strongest critics of the mission, the Australian government.

Japanese officials announced they would back down from including humpback whales in their annual whale hunt earlier today (December 21st), citing pressure from the US as the reason for their change of heart.

In the wake of the announcement the Australian government welcomed the change of heart but again called on the Japanese authorities to completely halt their research whaling programme.

"The Australian government welcomes the announcement by Japan that it will suspend its plan to kill humpback whales this season," Australian Foreign Minister, Stephen Smith, told the Australian website.

"While this is a welcome move, the Australian government strongly believes that there is no credible justification for the hunting of any whales and will vigorously pursue its efforts, announced earlier this week, to see an end to whaling by Japan," he added.

Earlier this week the Australian government announced plans to send a ship to shadow the Japanese fleet as it conducts its hunt in Antarctic waters.

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