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Commission proposes limited commercial whale hunts
By editor on May 2, 2010 | In Conservation, Closures, Planning, Threatened Species | Send feedback »
Japan cautiously welcomed an International Whaling Commission proposal that would effectively allow commercial whaling for the first time in 25 years — though under strict quotas that the commission argues will reduce the global catch. more »
Japan leading charge against bluefin ban
By editor on Mar 18, 2010 | In Conservation, Legislation, Closures, Planning | Send feedback »
Opposition grew Wednesday against a proposal to ban the export of Atlantic bluefin tuna, with several Arab countries joining Japan in arguing it would hurt poor fishing nations and wasn't scientifically justified more »
Bluefin tuna tops CITES conference agenda in Doha
By editor on Mar 13, 2010 | In Conservation, Closures, Planning, US Federal Government | Send feedback »
A contentious battle between Asia and the West over the fate of the Atlantic bluefin tuna prized by sushi lovers overshadowed a United Nations conference that opened Saturday in the Gulf state of Qatar more »