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Japan and Iceland defeated on pro-whaling initiative mongabay.com June 7, 2007
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society said that had resolutions by Japan and Iceland passed, it could have lead to the resumption of international commercial trade in whale products for the first time in more than 20 years. "We believe CITES has made the right decisions today, but they still need to be ratified by all Parties," said Niki Entrup of the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society. "Japan and Iceland have plenty of time to lobby to reopen debate and overturn this vote."
Iceland and Norway also continue to take minke whales, though they admit the whaling is for commercial purposes. Comments? News options
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