Japan will encourage IWC members to continue its Antarctic research program . Move ahead of IWC meetings on reaching agreement on whale conservation rules . Japan claims it is conducting the hunt as part of scientific research . Many in international community believe such hunts amount to needless waste .
Japan will lobby IWC members to support its Antarctic whaling program . Move ahead of IWC meeting on reaching agreement on whale conservation rules . Japan claims it is conducting the hunt as part of scientific research . Many in international community believe such hunts amount to needless slaughter .