The article discusses Japan’s decision to extend its whale hunting to include the common rorqual, a species of baleen whale. The decision was made by the Japan Fisheries Agency and allows for the hunting of up to 134 common rorquals per year. The decision has been criticized by conservation groups who argue that the species is already threatened and that the hunt is unnecessary. Japan’s government argues that the hunt is for scientific research and that the meat from the hunts will be sold to support the research.
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Japan has extended its whale hunting to include the common rorqual, a species of baleen whale, and plans to hunt up to 134 of them per year for scientific research. The decision has been met with criticism from conservation groups who worry about the impact of the hunt on the already threatened species.