No More Yen for Whales
Dominica -- June 22, 2008: Dominica’s Prime Minister, Roosevelt Skerritt, and his cabinet have taken a decision that will not endear them to the Japan Whaling Association or to some of the governments in nearby Caribbean states. It may however, help to stop the wanton slaughter of hundreds of whales every year and, at the same time, contribute to a growing tourist attraction in the Caribbean – whale watching. Skerritt has announced, in advance of the 60th meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) on June 23rd, that the country’s representative will abstain on a vote for "the sustainable use of marine resources” meaning the killing of whales.
St. Kitts & Nevis DemocratLabels: Caribbean, Chile, commercial whaling, Dominica, International Whaling Commission, Japanese whaling, whale watching, whales
CARIBBEAN: Unknown State of Whales and Dolphins
ARTICLE: CARIBBEAN: Unknown State of Whales and Dolphins. By Patricia Grogg.
HAVANA, Jul 18 (IPS/IFEJ) - The Wider Caribbean region is the habitat of a quarter of the planet's sea mammals, but little is known about the state of their conservation here, warn experts.
Inter Press ServiceLabels: Caribbean, conservation, dolphins, whales
It's time for the whales again!
ARTICLE: It's Time for the Whales Again! Becky Dayhuff
All at Sea. Links to a series of articles about whaling and the Caribbean.
Labels: Caribbean, commercial whaling, whale watching
Sir Trevor McDonald supports TV ad campaign to save whales
ARTICLE: Sir Trevor McDonald is voicing a hard-hitting TV ad campaign to persuade Caribbean nations not to support Japan's plans to resume commercial whaling.
Guardian online, Tuesday May 1, 2007.
Labels: Caribbean, Trevor McDonald, whaling
Lord Ashcroft interview with Iain Dale
See Lord Ashcroft on 18Doughtystreet.com explaining to Iain Dale how he hopes to persuade Caribbean countries to vote in support of protecting whales from whaling.
One2One on YoutubeLabels: Ashcroft, Caribbean, Dale, whaling
