In japan whale meat is like gold, its like the baller status of baller. Japanese always take more then what they need (WW2 lol), they did the same shit with the blue fin tuna population back in the 70-90's. I really have no issue with people hunting whale meat if they follow the strict guidlines during the season. I am not some hippie but I love animals, But as a human everyhing has a foodchain. Either way hopfully everyone on the smaller boat was ok, Everyone has a right to voice what they want, but getting hurt or killed over something is not smart.