Ohh.. political problems, Greenpeace, who the hell cares? It's a darn video game. Don't let pussy's dictate what you can, and what you can't do with your property/VIDEO GAME. Following their logic we shouldn't even have simple fishing mechanic? I say fuck them. Fuck their opinion. Whaling could add so many gameplay scenarios and more depth to the game. Customer is always right.
Sorry for my little rant Game age rating doesn't stop kids from buying rated M games.