SHIMONOSEKI, Yamaguchi Prefecture--The aging Nisshin Maru, a relic of Japan’s whaling tradition, has finally retired after playing a central role in research and commercial operations for more ...

These contrasting viewpoints figured prominently in the promulgation of the International Convention on the Regulation of Whaling (ICRW) signed in 1946. Most signatories wanted to ensure that ...

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Given our local history, it's not hard to imagine one of the old whaling ships driving hard through the South Pacific. Since we tend to think of sailing as a summertime thing, maybe it would be ...

The incredible recovery of the species since the ban on commercial whaling brings with it some challenges for our giant friends. Younger males may be forced to explore new breeding grounds and ...

And throw in some soundtracks for popular ... Tenor saxophonist Dino Govoni acquits himself well on the curiously-titled Hiding in Plain Sight, his third album for Whaling City Sound, as do his ...

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Officers of the Marine Branch were informed, and at 2:35 a.m., they spotted a dark blue wooden vessel with two outboard engines carrying several individuals. The illegal sloop was intercepted, and ...