You don’t have to kill a whale to understand it

Last night I went to a side event hosted by the Australian Government about a truly exciting initiative which has seen a growing number countries come together to research whales in the Southern Ocean – without killing them of course.

The Southern Ocean is close to the hearts of Australians and the Japanese whale hunt that happens there every year is something Australians are completely opposed to.

We know the problem; we know that each year Japan will kill hundreds of whales in the name of ‘science.’ What Garrett presented last night was the solution. Solid research that helps us understand these magnificent creatures without killing them or causing them suffering.

The project is called the Southern Ocean Research Partnership – and it shows what we all know, that you don’t have to kill a whale to understand it.

During a week of discussions about stocks and quotas, last night’s presentation was so refreshing. This is the way forward for whale research! This Australian initiative is progressive, exciting and something that people and countries alike should support.

Makes you proud to be an Aussie.

Emily Reeves, WSPA

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