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In a move that has sparked international controversy, Japan announced plans to kill 59 fin whales this year. The decision has drawn widespread condemnation from governments in other countries, environmentalists, and marine conservationists. Japan’s Fisheries Agency released the plan as part of its annual whaling program. The agency claims the hunts are for scientific research, […]

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