The International Whaling Commission (IWC) has rejected attempts by pro-whaling nations to remove the existing Southern Ocean Sanctuary and ease restrictions on certain types of whaling.

While some of the votes were close, anti-whaling nations managed to defeat a number of changes proposed by pro-whaling states such as Japan. The latest meeting took place in Ulsan, Republic of Korea, from 20-24 June 2005.
More information:
IWC’s reports on the meeting