We have put together a quick reference guide of the whale watching areas along the South African coast. The two main groups into which whales are divided are the baleen whales and the toothed whales. Click here for a list of whale types. Japan is once again preparing to hunt thousands of dolphins and whales. Each year, as part of ancient traditions, Japan culls thousands of whales and dolphins.
Japan argues that whales are hunted as part of programme for scientific research purposes.
Dolphins however, are hunted purely to provide meat for consumption. Click here to have your say .