Statement From Monica Medina, Director of Whale Conservation, Pew Environment Group, on Japan's Announcement That It Will Forego Plans to Kill 50 Humpback Whales

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Monica Medina, Director of Whale Conservation of the Pew Environment Group:

"We are encouraged that Japan has decided to not kill endangered humpback whales as previously planned. However, we hope this is just a first step. Despite an international moratorium on commercial whaling, the world's whales face many threats to their survival, including climate change, ship strikes and Japan's active whaling program.

"The Bush Administration deserves credit for encouraging Japan to ... // 50% Remaining