Anti-whaling refers to actions taken by those who seek to end whaling in various forms, whether locally or globally in the pursuit of marine conservation.[1][2] Such activism is often a response to specific conflicts with pro-whaling countries and organizations that practice commercial whaling and/or research whaling, as well as with indigenous groups engaged in subsistence whaling. Some anti-whaling factions have received criticism and legal action for extreme methods including violent direct action.[3][4] The term anti-whaling may also be used to describe beliefs and activities related to these actions.
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- ^ "Australia condemns anti-whaling protest". The Sydney Morning Herald. March 3, 2008.
- ^ "Japan may press charges against anti-whaler". The Daily Telegraph. February 16, 2010.