Whale Wars

I have been watching the documentary "Whale Wars" with great interest since I began this class. the documentary follows a group of Greenpeace'esque people aboard a large vessel as they attempt to disrtupt the Japanese whaling fleet. It is a passionate piece that displays the conviction of both sides of the battle.
According to my mother in law, Japanese people don't even eat whakle meat. It is generally considered taboo and dirty.