Whaling was practiced as an organized industry as early as 875 AD. By the 16th century, it had become the principal industry in the Basque coastal regions of Spain and France. The whaling …

Whaling, the hunting of whales for food and oil. Although once widely conducted, whaling has declined since the mid-20th century, when whale populations began to drop catastrophically. …

Oct 19, 2023 · A brief article on the not-so-brief history of whaling, its culture, and the need to protect whale species today.

Jun 11, 2025 · Whaling is a cruel and outdated practice that continues to devastate marine ecosystems, defy international law, and cause immense suffering to highly intelligent …

This article will take a look at the history and evolution of whaling, the impact it has had on the species and the ongoing battle to enforce the International Whaling Commission's (IWC's) ban …

4 days ago · A complete overview of the International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling, examining its structure, regulations, and mechanisms for international compliance.

American whaling flourished from the late 1700s through the mid-1800s. Hundreds of ships left American ports, hunting the planet’s largest living creatures. Commercial whaling began in the …

The IWC recognises three different types of whaling. The first of these is aboriginal subsistence whaling to support the needs of indigenous communities. This is regulated by the IWC which …

Whaling is not something that is done lightly and without preparation. It requires numerous individuals, boats large enough to carry people and equipment and weapons and technology …

Whaling is cruel and unnecessary and must stop. Every year, Japan, Norway, and Iceland kill around 1,500 whales between them.