Effects of Illegal Whaling in The Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary on Benthic and Pelagic Ecosystems

Although laws and regulations prohibit commercial hunting in these waters, whaling in the Southwest Whale Reserve (SOWS) is still a persistent problem. The whaling fleet from Japan used scientific research to prove that whaling is continuing even in the South Sea. Inappropriate enforcement of regulations in SOWS has enabled countries (especially Japan) to continue hunting without being disturbed. If whaling continues in SOWS, there is a possibility of irreversible impact on the ecosystem of the Southern Ocean.

The International Whaling Commission has designated two whale reserve areas, the Southern Wharf Reserve and the Indian Ocean Wharf Reserve. The South Sea whale reserve covers an area of ​​30,560,860 square kilometers (11,799,610 square miles) and the Antarctic envelope. The Indian Ocean whale reserve occupies all the Indian Ocean south of south latitude of 55 degrees. IWC is an arbitrary organization without a treaty. Every country can leave freely; IWC can not enforce any laws. As of 2013, the International Conservation Union for Nature Conservation (IUCN) recognizes 86 species of whales, of which 40 are considered to be whales. Six are categorized as very endangered species (whale at the right of the North Atlantic Ocean), "endangered species" (blue whale, blue whale, whale at the right of the North Pacific and whales) and "weak" (sperm whale) , It is regarded as dangerous. . 21 seeds are ranking "data shortage"

Currently, the ship group in Japan is hunting minke whales in the South Sea. This is a politically inflamed approach. The seas around Antarctica have long been declared as sanctuaries of whales, but their name did not stop the Japanese whale holding the traditional "scientific" whale in that area. . In the past, protection groups like Marine Shepherd have launched a harassment campaign to stop the killing of whales by Japanese boats. But this year it is not. Despite the success so far, Sea Shepherd is equipped with military hardware for Japanese whaling vessels, so it is almost impossible to follow the fleet and it is almost impossible, so no longer whaling I can not do it. Therefore, the whales - for the first time - were allowed to run freely to kill the Minke whale of the South Sea

The Japanese marine whaling fleet is killing a large whale every year in the South Sea. This includes not only ensuring that whaling is done, but also many vessels used to capture and capture whales. During the 2009-10 season, the Japanese fleet included factory ships, four whaling boats and two safety patrol boats. Japan's unique quota includes 935 hours per season, 50 fins, 50 humpback whales. When a whale is discovered, whales are caught up in hunting. A pointing gun with a grenade fork is launched into the target whale. In order to prevent the whale from being missing, draw a rope from po. If a whale hits an explosive po and does not kill soon, use the second po or shoot a whale with a rifle until you die. The IWC currently prohibits the use of the second har to call a whale. Environment groups report that whales are drowning