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Russia bans whaling, closes loophole on cetacean capture

The Soviet Union discontinued whaling in May 1987, though there was no outright ban and captures for 'educational purposes' were allowed; a system that was feared abused

By Undercurrent News | July 17, 2023 17:26 BST
A southern resident orca. Image from Wild Fish Conservancy
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