By Kirsten Massebeau
First pilot whale landed May 1, 2013 by International Wildlife Investigations
On May 1, 2013 the Taiji Fisherman went back to work this time harpooning cetaceans at sea as reported by the International Wildlife Investigations:
1st landing of long finned pilot whale of the season in Taiji.
Event though the infamous dolphin drive hunt season has ended ( will resume on september 1st). On may 1st a new season of coastal whaling started for Taiji Fishermen, the next day the Masakazu Maru captained by Hoge Masashi went out and found this one about 10km offshore of Taiji.
Pay special attention to the marks next to it’s blowhole, this is how it was killed. We lack info on the technique used but “multiple stabbing/harpooning” is unlikely to provoke a quick death.
This long finned pilot whale was about 4.9 meters in length and weighted about 2 tons.
the quota for 28 whales is divided liked this :
– 8 long-finned pilot whale
– 10 Baird’s beaked whale
– 10 false killer whale
and is expected to be fulfilled. (Source)
Champions for Cetaceans 
Anyone still believe in this “scientific” purpose? Come on, let’s be serious please. If the Japanese people have an ounce of honor and self-respect, they should stop being liars and should respect international policies on cetaceans.
So saddened to see this even though I knew they were back out there. This has to be stopped as even if it really was for scientific purpose why do they have to murder so many? Other countries need to stand-up & say this can’t carry on. RIP, taken from the ocean, it’s family & killed traumatically!