12 April 2008

Japan to catch up to 60 minke whales in north Pacific



JAPAN, TOKYO (AP) -- The Japanese fisheries agency said Friday up to 60 minke whales in the north Pacific Ocean will be caught in the coming month for research.

Five boats will be dispatched Monday off northern Japan for the research mission that will run through late May. The agency said researchers will study the whales' dietary intake and the data will be used to analyze the whale population's impact on fishery resources. full story

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