Reply #2: Japan to slaughter Humpback whales

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This is a Greenpeace alert about whale slaughter done in the name of scientific research, even though it is really commercial. This year they are killing the endangered fin whale and they plan to extend the catch to humpbacks in the future!

I grew up watching the Gorton's fisherman commercials, and listening to the jingle, "Trust the Gorton's fisherman." You don't even want to know how many fish sticks I ate during my childhood. But today, I know I CAN'T trust the Gorton's fisherman, because he's been supporting whale slaughter since 2001.

Gorton's of Gloucester is now a wholly owned subsidiary of a Japanese whaling company. Each year, Gorton's parent company kills hundreds of whales in the name of "scientific research," thanks to a loophole in the international ban on commercial whaling. In just the last 4 years they have killed more than 2700 whales. This year it has announced plans to double the number of whales it kills, including the endangered fin whale, and next year it plans to slaughter endangered humpback whales too.
Take Action! Tell Gorton's to reel in its Japanese parent company and help put an end to whale slaughter.
Greenpeace and the Humane Society have teamed up to urge Gorton's to use their influence to put an end to Japanese whaling. The international community condemns the practice of whaling, and the demand for whale meat has been decreasing over the years. The industry is afloat because of large government subsidies, market interference, and the influence of large international conglomerates like Gorton's parent company.

As one of the largest seafood products companies in the U.S. with an annual sales turnover in the hundreds of millions of dollars, Gorton’s is in a powerful position to save whales. You can too -- take action today.

Sincerely,

John Hocevar
Oceans Campaigner, Greenpeace USA

P.S. My friend Nathan is onboard the Esperanza right now, helping to protect whales from Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean. Please support our efforts to protect these gentle giants, and read more about Nathan's experiences on his blog