Slaughter in 'The Cove' Has Begun

Written by PETA

Posted 09-10-2009

23 Comments

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After a brief glimmer of hope that the slaughter in Taiji, Japan, would not happen this year, it has belatedly begun. Of the 100 dolphins rounded up so far, half will be released and the other half will be sent to ~~prison~~ aquariums. Fifty pilot whales have been slaughtered.

But there is hope: Worldwide outrage prompted by the recent movie The Cove means that the future of the slaughter is uncertain, according to an anonymous official at the Taiji fisheries association.

There's still work to be done. Please contact your local Japanese embassy and express your disgust over the sale of dolphins to aquariums and the slaughter of pilot whales.

Written by Shawna Flavell

Tags:

The Cove, slaughter, Japan, aquarium, whale, Leonard Cohen, The Exorcist, fooled you, made you look, suffocating, Taiji, dolphin, pilot whale

Recent Comments

sheila gersmann commented:

10-12-2009 10:03 PM

HOW CAN SOMEONE THAT HAS HUMAN FEELINGS DO THISIT IS BEYOND ME
Miki commented:

9-21-2009 1:40 PM

I am against animal cruelty as much as the next person but don't just go out against Japan! America does so many terrible things to animals how would you feel if people screamed insults at you because some people in your country abuse animals? But really the slaughter has to stop.
kris shulfer commented:

9-20-2009 8:59 PM

i know this site is extremely overwhelming but very knowledgable for the world to see !! it makes me very sad too! it also at the same time makes me more aware of what is going on in the world and it is my obligation to inform others to live a better cruelty free life!! everytime i get onto any PETA sites it is horrifying and makes me sick to my stomach to know how cruel and inhumane humans are and what little compassion they have for animals. Thanks Gregory W for being able to educate your company and help in whatever ways you can!!! little miss sunshine in WI
Gregory Wyeth commented:

9-13-2009 8:01 PM

This site and all its news is so sadly overwhelming... its makes me cry over and over. My inside hurt now again because I bleed for the hurt and dying. They are us. I have decided that I will focus all my efforts to donate from my company and personally. I will become more involved now. I don't want to see the sadness in the eyes that wonder from day to dat what life is really supposed to be like. I'm sad.
Edward commented:

9-13-2009 3:22 PM

I still don't know why they are killing dolphins and vegancoin you are no help by wallowing in hatred toward humanity. And Megan you of all people should be against the "eye for an eye" philosophy.
Jill commented:

9-12-2009 11:40 PM

I agree not all japanese are killing dolphins. Most do not know nor do they approve when they are told about it. However I know from personal experience people don't want to be involved in anything that messes with their 'happiness' sticking their head in the sand...I have gotten my friends involved with issues they get all hyped up but then...when they see a minimal result they move on to 'greater things'. Just what the fisherman are banking on...people just being happy with watching a movie and signing a petition...we need to get serious...
katie commented:

9-12-2009 1:59 PM

i dont understand these people whats the point of capturing dolphins when they are perfectly happy living where they are. killing any animal is wrong but killing whales is well out of order they are going to make them exstinct if they carry on. i wish people would learn to leave things that arent theres alone!
Tamra commented:

9-12-2009 1:56 PM

I agree that it is wrong to kill any animal but some people aren't ready to make that connection. It takes time......one step andor victory at a time. In the meantime let's give this dolphin fight everything we've got and not minimize it by pointing out faults real or perceived of others.
BEV commented:

9-11-2009 11:04 PM

Stop they killing dont you have aheart ? Will they do to .
SparkyGump commented:

9-11-2009 6:47 PM

It's disapointing to see racist anti japanese comments here. Not all Japanese are like this. Do you think all French raise fur? Of course not. Change in Japan WILL come from within itself. We need to engage the Japanese at every opportunity.

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