I find the attitudes to these creatures a little odd. Much tuna is sold on the basis that it is "Dolphin Friendly" which I think means that it is caught by rod and line rather than by indiscriminate net fishing. That is perhaps a good thing but if dolphins are caught can they not be eaten too? I have grisly memories of something called Snoek (whale) which was sold after WW2 to supplement the meagre meat ration!
Why are some people so concerned about saving pilot whales? They are clearly intelligent creatures, even if a bit short on navigational skills at times. Hundreds of them must die of natural causes in the oceans but when some are stranded on a beach people rush to save them. Millions of animals are killed for food in this country so what is the motive for saving whales rather than cows, pigs and chickens? NOT posted for controversy! Just trying to ask how people think the bits of this puzzle fit together. I am not a vegan BTW!
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