Institute of Cetacean Research

The Institute of Cetacean Research: (ICR, 日本鯨類研究所 Nihon Geirui Kenkyūjo) is a non-profit organisation in Japan which claims to be a research organization specializing in the "biological and social sciences related to whales". Its methods include lethal sampling techniques which have been the source of international controversy over the validity and necessity of the research. Several environmental groups and governments oppose this program, claiming it to be commercial whaling in disguise, which is banned by the International Whaling Commission (IWC).

Institute of Cetacean Research

The Institute of Cetacean Research: (ICR, 日本鯨類研究所 Nihon Geirui Kenkyūjo) is a non-profit organisation in Japan which claims to be a research organization specializing in the "biological and social sciences related to whales". Its methods include lethal sampling techniques which have been the source of international controversy over the validity and necessity of the research. Several environmental groups and governments oppose this program, claiming it to be commercial whaling in disguise, which is banned by the International Whaling Commission (IWC).