Despite the moratorium, nations like Iceland, Norway, and Japan have lodged objections or used loopholes (like 'scientific whaling') to continue commercial whaling, driven by government subsidies, national pride, and attempts to preserve tradition rather than by consumer demand.

Impact: High. This continued whaling, though significantly reduced, poses an ongoing threat to whale populations and undermines the effectiveness of international conservation efforts.

In the source video, this keypoint occurs from 00:34:10 to 00:38:10.

Sources in support: Josh (Host), Chuck (Host)