WHALES AND WHALING

The World of Whale Wars
Visit our map of Antarctica and the Southern Ocean to find out where the whales are, where they're protected, where their food is and how ocean patterns affect it. Also track Sea Shepherd's 2008/2009 anti-whaling campaign, featured in Season 2 of "Whale Wars."

FAQs About Whaling
Visit our "FAQ" section to find out if harpooned whales suffer, how whales are processed, how whale sanctuaries work and more.

Why Paul Protects Whales
VIDEO. Sea Shepherd founder Paul Watson explains why he's motivated to protect whales.

Sperm Whale
Actively hunted until the end of the 1970's, the sperm whale is now considered "Vulnerable" by the IUCN.

Humpback Whale
All but wiped out by commercial whaling, humpback whales are tightly protected and recovering well in the 21st century.

Fin Whale
Though only a small fraction of the fin whale's original numbers remain, they are still hunted by whaling nations.

Let Your Voice Be Heard
Everyone has an opinion about the issues, and a voice. Want yours to be heard by the right people? Here's how.
Whale Harpooned and Killed
VIDEO. In this scene from "Whale Wars," a whale is harpooned and killed in front of Sea Shepherd and the cameras.

Why Are Whales in Antarctica?
Find out how currents, pack ice and oceanic fronts work together to serve up a meal fit for an ocean of whales.

Minke Whale
Minke whales are still actively hunted by Japan, Iceland and Norway. Japan's annual quota is 935 minke whales.

Blue Whale
Commercial whaling was perhaps hardest on the blue whales. Less than 1% of their original numbers remain.

Right Whale
Early whalers considered them the "right" whale to catch because they were slow, often spotted and easy to harpoon.

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