Japan OKs hunting endangered fin whales as whale meat vending machines grow more popular

Fin whales are some of the largest whales in the ocean. These massive whales were among the most popular targets for whalers up until the last century, when fin whales were listed as an endangered species. However, Japan has shared plans to start hunting these vulnerable whales again as a key way to keep its whale meat vending machines stocked.

Five years ago, Japan ramped up its commercial whaling operations, even going so far as to open vending machines across the country that offer the...