Slaughter of Dolphins in Japan's 'Cove' Resumes
The Japanese village made notorious for its dolphin slaughter in the award-winning film “The Cove” has begun its annual killing season of the marine mammals, according to the conservation group Sea Shepherd.
The environmental activist group webcast live images of the hunt in Taiji Bay, southwest Japan, and provided text updates via social media.
On Twitter, @CoveGuardians said: “First dolphin murder of the drive hunt season is complete as dead bodies are dragged to Taiji butcherhouse.”
While the slaughter has brought international condemnation, Japan argues the dolphins are not endangered and points to the much larger number of cows, pigs and sheep butchered for food around the world.
Sea Shepherd counters that dolphin meat is not in high demand and contains dangerous levels of mercury.
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