"The Cove" Puts Health Risk at Forefront, Japanese Not Convinced
Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 (Original item from 2009)
Wildlife and Exotics | Hunting or Trapping | International Research | Whaling
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Short Description:
"The Cove," a documentary about dolphin hunting in Japan, emphasizes the health risks of consuming dolphin meat, which has been found to contain high levels of mercury. Japanese authorities, however, say they remain unconvinced of the potential danger.
Abstract:
Filmakers found dolphin meat with higher levels of mercury than allowed by Japanese standards in Taiji and other parts of Japan. Occasionally this meat is labeled as whale meat, which is supposedly more safe and of higher quality. Dolphin hunting in the Taiji area comprises about 10% (or 20,000 individual animals) of the total number of dolphins the Japanese government allows fisherman to capture and kill each year.
Spot Check Number:
1274
Sponsor:
Kyodo News
Animal Type:
Marine Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
International
Population Descriptors:
Japanese consumers
Year Conducted:
2009
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