The fragile marine ecosystems of Antarctica are the subject of a project of large marine sanctuaries. But not everyone agrees. An international initiative to create large marine sanctuaries around Antarctica to mitigate the effects of climate change and protect fragile marine ecosystems has failed for the eighth consecutive year, blocked by China and Russia. The proposal was presented […]
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To explain their decision, the Japanese believe that whales are marine resources such as fish, usable on the basis of scientific criteria. Japan is officially reviving commercial whaling on Monday, recognizing the six-month-old decision to leave the International Whaling Commission (IWC) and break a three-decade moratorium. “We believe that whales are marine resources like fish and that they can […]
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A herd of ten whales ran aground Monday morning on the beach at Calais A herd of ten whales ran aground this Monday morning on the beach at Calais. Six of the pilot whale type of mammals, including a dominant male of 4.50 m long and a large female, were found dead. Two females and […]
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