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New Report Debunks Claims of Whale and Dolphin Hunters in Faroe Islands
Today, in the wake of the latest Faroe Islands drive hunt on Friday that killed 42 more pilot whales, the Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) and...
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission Votes to Ban Wildlife Killing Contests
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously Friday to adopt a rule prohibiting wildlife killing contests for coyotes and other species classified as unprotected...
UNESCO World Heritage Committee: Vaquita Porpoise Habitat Still “In Danger”
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee decided today to maintain the “in danger” status for the last remaining habitat of the vaquita porpoise and the totoaba...
Iceland to Resume Whaling with Restrictions
Iceland will again allow fin whaling, beginning Sept. 1, but with stricter requirements, the country’s minister of food, agriculture and fisheries announced today.
US Proposes Ban on Imports, Exports of Banggai Cardinalfish
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has announced a proposed rule to ban the import and export of threatened Banggai cardinalfish, following a 2021 petition...