tagged w/ rare whale
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http://brightcove.newscientist.com/services/player/bcpid1873822884?bctid=32634270001
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has just released video footage from a whale hunt that occurred late last month.
Baird's beaked whales are rare, but are exempt from whaling bans since they are still classified as small cetaceans. Around 60 Baird's a year are hunted commercially in northern Japan and sold in Japanese supermarkets. However, tests have revealed extremely high levels of mercury in the meat, which could pose a serious health risk.
-Not only is it dangerous (& extremely stupid) to consume hazardous whale & dolphin products, it is ridiculous that these rare creatures are being slaughtered for the sake of profit & consumption.
-Check out link for more info-http://brightcove.newscientist.com/services/player/bcpid1873822884?bctid=32634270001... more
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