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  • June 2008

    • World Body Postpones Decision on Whale Hunts

      Economist  |  Jun 25, 08 8:25 PM CDT

      World Body Postpones Decision on Whale Hunts

      (Newser) - A moratorium on commercial whaling looks set to continue for another year after an international body put off a decision yesterday, the Economist notes, but its fate beyond that appears tenuous. The 81-nation International Whaling Commission, often paralyzed by conflicting views, also decided to revamp its decision-making process by forming a core panel of 20 nations to hash out resolutions. More »

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      Japan  • Norway  • whaling  • International Whaling Commission  • whales

    • Supreme Court Will Hear Navy Sonar Appeal

      Los Angeles Times  |  Jun 23, 08 1:06 PM CDT

      Supreme Court Will Hear Navy Sonar Appeal

      (Newser) - The Supreme Court today agreed to hear the US Navy's objection to a court order that ships may not use sonar within 12 miles of the California coast because high-frequency signals are harming whales and other marine life, the Los Angeles Times reports. The Bush administration argues that the judge exceeded her authority in putting environmental concerns before national security. More »

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      US Supreme Court  • Mexico  • Department of Homeland Security  • US Navy  • border fence  • sonar  • whales

  • April 2008

    • Whales Return to Moby Dick's Old Haunts

      Los Angeles Times  |  Apr 28, 08 3:20 PM CDT

      Whales Return to Moby Dick's Old Haunts

      (Newser) - Hosts of whale sightings are being reported off southern Chile, raising conservationists' hopes for a resurgence of the populations—including the real-life inspiration for Moby Dick —that flourished in the area before they were hunted nearly to extinction. Experts warn the apparent boom could be the result of more pairs of eyes looking for the animals, the Los Angeles Times reports.  More »

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      Chile  • humpback whale  • whales  • Moby Dick

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