sei whale

• Cara Horowitz
• March 11, 2010

Do Californians eat endangered whale meat?

Yes, apparently we do, but only at the most upscale of sushi restaurants.  See the LA Times story here (and note the $600 price tag for the meal). Here’s some information about sei whales (the species being served), courtesy of NOAA’s Office of Protected Resources: During the 19th and 20th centuries, sei whales were targeted (along …

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