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Japan whaling not science: Australian scientists

Not in the name of science - that's the call from Australian marine scientists trying to stop Japanese whaling, Brett Mason reports from The Hague.

Aust to tackle Japan whaling at UN court
The International Court of Justice will hear Australia's case to stop Japanese whaling in June.

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By Brett Mason

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Not in the name of science - that's the call from Australian marine scientists trying to stop Japanese whaling.

Sixteen judges have been told the national whaling program lacks any scientific basis.

Japan will open its case before the International Court of Justice next week.

Europe Correspondent Brett Mason reports from The Hague.


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