UN Rejects Export Ban on Atlantic Bluefin Tuna by David Jolly and John M. Broder
New York Times
March 18, 2010
On Thursday, delegates at the United Nations conference in Qatar defeated proposals from America to ban international trade of tuna, and to protect polar bears. The amount of Atlantic Bluefin tuna have greatly declined in the last few years because of the Japanese sushi industry. It is a favorite among sushi lovers and has been hunted in the commercial fishing industry. Polar bears are at risk because of global warming. It was a terrible day for conservation efforts.
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