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Let’s Stop Watering Down Whale Protection –

The Time for the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary is Now!

June 8, 2012

During the first week of July, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is set to meet in Panama. At the IWC meeting last year, a measure was passed that makes it much more difficult for Japan to keep paying small, developing nations to vote with them on their agenda to restart commercial whaling. While a noteworthy achievement, whale conservation overall has gained a little momentum.

At this year’s meeting, the IWC can give new life to the effort, passing a proposal to designate the entire South Atlantic Ocean as a whale sanctuary (SAWS)....


Source: Let’s Stop Watering Down Whale Protection
Author: Greenpeace

Link: Bribery may thwart international whale sanctuary
Link: USA: Communities Celebrate Final Whaling Festivals

Date: 2012-06-19

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