Overview

• Japan's Fisheries Agency proposes adding fin whales to the commercial whaling list, expanding beyond the current three species.
• The proposal is based on findings of sufficient fin whale population recovery in the North Pacific.
• Public comment period set until June 5, with a decision expected in mid-June.
• Whale meat, once a staple post-WWII, has seen a decline in consumption, prompting efforts to revitalize the industry.
• Conservationists express concerns over the potential impact on fin whale populations and broader marine ecosystems.