Whale Wars

Synopsis: Investigation of the debate between the pro-whaling factions in Japan and the environmental groups who say that the industry is a cover up for indefensible slaughter. Made to highlight the 1993 International Whaling Conference in Kyoto, Japan. Protagonists are two officers from the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) who reveal the true story behind the dolphin and small whale fishing industry in Japan. The Japanese government claims that the industry only caters for local Japanese consumption, but the EIA team uncovers an industry which is out of control - surviving only by dramatically expanding catches of dolphins and pilot whales.
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. VHS. col. 50 min.
Year of production: 1993
Availability: Sale; 1999 sale: £30.00 (+VAT inc. p&p) (UK education)
Subjects: Environmental science
Keywords: dolphins; environmental campaigning; fishing industries; Japan; whaling

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