FUKUOKA — Sales of some 409 tons of whale meat from Japan's research whaling in the North Pacific began Monday in wholesale markets nationwide, according to a statement released by the Tokyo-based Institute of Cetacean Research.
The meat is from 100 minke whales, 50 Bryde's whales, 39 sei whales and five sperm whales caught as part of what Japan calls its research program from July to October, the statement said.
The wholesale price for sei whale meat is 2,800 yen per kilogram, while the price for Bryde's whale meat is about 2,600 yen, which is 300 yen cheaper than last year.
Sales will last until the end of March next year.
In addition, the frozen meat of 50 other minke whales caught in inshore waters will be distributed to the markets after obtaining permission from the Fisheries Agency, the institute said.
Catching whales in inshore waters for research purposes was permitted by the Japanese government for the first time this fiscal year. (Kyodo News)
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The meat is from 100 minke whales, 50 Bryde's whales, 39 sei whales and five sperm whales caught as part of what Japan calls its research program from July to October, the statement said.
The wholesale price for sei whale meat is 2,800 yen per kilogram, while the price for Bryde's whale meat is about 2,600 yen, which is 300 yen cheaper than last year.
Sales will last until the end of March next year.
In addition, the frozen meat of 50 other minke whales caught in inshore waters will be distributed to the markets after obtaining permission from the Fisheries Agency, the institute said.
Catching whales in inshore waters for research purposes was permitted by the Japanese government for the first time this fiscal year. (Kyodo News)
Article courtesy of Japan Today:
http://www.japantoday.com