The Truth about the Commercial Whaling Moratorium

摘要: Widely accepted perceptions about the commercial whaling moratorium is that it prohibits all permanently, denies morally and ethically, was introduced because whales are endangered, prescribes as special to be protected, even if they abundant. Review of negotiation history moratorium, its legal interpretation, science demonstrates these groundless. In fact, provision requires consideration catch limits based on comprehensive scientific assessment. other words management a living marine resource. 1. The Commercial Whaling Moratorium Defines Controversy adopted by International Commission (IWC) in 1982 forms basis for anti-whaling movement, defining structure, shape, appearance controversy. For sacred cause, symbol, stereotype, fortress. It neither an overstatement nor mischaracterization say starting point foundation discussions at IWC meeting, arguments non-governmental organizations (NGOs), anti