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Follow up on dolphins killing in Taiji |
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After the Caroline Kennedy's tweet on the Taiji's Dolphin killing, many things have happened.
U.K.Ambassador to Japan, Tom Hitchens also tweeted that the UK opposed all forms of dolphin and porpoise drive because they caused terrible suffering. Ono Yoko, and Richard Branson of Virgin Group mentioned the slaughter in the cove damaged the image of Japan. 'The Japan Times', the country's oldest and biggest English news paper condemned the act on its editorial saying, "The dolphin hunt is an inhumane practice that should be stopped." Hollywood powerful celebrities petitioned to President Obama not to sign the Trans Pacific Partnership with Japan until the killing in Taiji stopped. Gwyneth Paltrow, Jennifer Aniston, Charlize Theron and Sean Penn were among the actors who signed. And almost two and a half million people signed a petition to stop killing dolphins in Taiji. Then, dolphin killing season ended early compared to the previous years according to the Sea Shepherd. The killing ended last week. Sea Shepherd Cove Guardian campaign said that this year roughly 1400 dolphins were caught in the cove and 834 were killed while 162 dolphins were taken as captives. The number was declined from last year's 900 kills and 250 captives. However, the next season will begin on September 1, 6months from now. The Kennedy tweet evoked international attention and outrage. While the iron is still hot, we should voice out to stop the horrible killing in Taiji. Image: Google Source: Sea Shepherd, web. |
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4 Comments
The efforts must go on till the killing is stopped. You have made an elaborate report. Good compilation indeed.
Posted 10-03-2014 20:45
Thanks for the update , Alberta. I had also signed the petition 3 weeks ago to stop killing dolphins in Taiji. Glad to know that dolphin killing season ended early compared to the previous years . Still the numbers are terrifying-834 were killed. Very cruel of people involved. Appreciate your update.
Posted 08-03-2014 15:19
Thank you for the timely report, Alberta :) I hope this reactions can induce needed changes from the Government of Japan.
Posted 07-03-2014 08:17
Yes, this should be stopped.
Posted 06-03-2014 22:56