Subsistence whalers celebrate, but doubts cloud the future of international whaling cooperation
At the most recent IWC meeting, subsistence whale hunters in Alaska, Greenland and Russia saw some restrictions eased — but other fights could spell trouble for the body's future.
October 1, 2018
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Subsistence whalers in Alaska, Greenland and Russia landed a major victory recently with a decision by the International Whaling Commission that helps ensure the survival of a vital cultural tradition.
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