whaling laws

Whaling laws are regulations that govern the hunting of whales to ensure their protection and conservation. The International Whaling Commission (IWC) was established to manage whale populations and promote their sustainable use. It enforces a global moratorium on commercial whaling, allowing only specific subsistence hunting by indigenous groups and regulated research whaling. Violating these laws can lead to penalties for countries or individuals. Countries like Japan, Norway, and Iceland have faced criticism for their whaling practices, emphasizing the ongoing debate between conservation efforts and cultural or economic arguments for whaling.