Taiji Dolphin Slaughter

In the article, Tradition or travesty: dolphin killings in Japan by Charles Timko he author talks about the dolphin slaughtering in Taiji, Japan. The purpose of this article is to inform people about the dolphin slaughtering that is happening. The author informs us about this by talking about how the dolphin slaughters catch the dolphins first and then try and sell them to the aquariams and the ones that don't get sold are slaughtered. In the article it says "In addition, members of the international dolphin display industry attend these dolphin slaughters to purchase show-quality dolphins for use in captive dolphin shows and dolphin swim programs; the dolphins not selected are slaughtered." The authors viewpoint is that he wants the dolphin slaughtering to stop.  The author shows that this is his viewpoint by listing ways about what he and others can do to stop this from happening. He lists that:

• "Understand what is happening in Taiji, but also be aware that this issue is not widely known in Japan. Don’t blame the general population of Japan for what a few are doing."
•  "Avoid shows and parks with captive dolphins and whales. Supporting such establishments only makes the problem worse and there are far better ways to experience wildlife through ecotourism companies."
• "Finally, do not consume or purchase any dolphin or whale meat. It is dangerous and only helps confirm the fishermen’s false claim there is a need for it. With no demand there is no market and no excuse for any more slaughters to take place."

I believe that this is an accurate resource becuase it came from a travel website. I also think that this is an accurate resource because multiple people have left comments on it, and I dont think that an article thats not accurate that would have that many comments or good responses like the ones on the article. Also because they use lots of facts and opinions. So if you every want a good article on dolphin slaughtering this is a good one to look at.