Tsunami, Whaling, Employment, Tourism

Now I know why the Japanese opposed restrictions on whaling. The economy of an entire coastal town depended upon it. Unfortunately the sea which provided their living has also taken many lives. Three questions, first what's more important, whales or people? Second, are/were they over-fishing whales to extinction? Thirdly, solving the other problems, can the people be given alternative employment? In an area away from whales and tsunami? First step would be a Tsunami Museum, way back in safety on the hillside overlooking the area.