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Japan halts humpback kill plan amid global pressure
Japan suspended the planned hunt of humpback whales in the Southern Ocean after U.S. and international pressure. The fleet will still kill 935 minke whales and 50 fin whales, with humpbacks saved for now while research whaling proceeds amid ongoing IWC discussions. Australia welcomed the move but urged ending all hunts.
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Japan
Tokyo
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Pacific
Antarctica
Nobutaka Machimura
International Whaling Commission
U.S. Commerce
Carlos Gutierrez
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Southern Pacific