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More dolphins may head overseas

Tuesday, 25 August 2009 16:16

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In the face of international condemnation and scientific advice, the government of the Solomon Islands is poised to allow another export of wild-caught dolphins.

Earth Island Institute claims that up to 18 Indo-pacific bottlenose dolphins of 30 being held in pens on Gavutu are destined to be shipped to Panama in the Caribbean in the near future.

In April of this year, a working group of CITES, the body that regulates the international trade in endangered species instigated an in-depth review of trade in Solomon Islands dolphins because of its concerns about the status of dolphin populations in Solomon Island waters.

The last export of Solomon Islands dolphins to the Philippines was deemed illegal by the Philippine Scientific Authority and a ban on future imports of Solomon Islands dolphins was advised.

“The Solomon Islands government must stop pandering to the few individuals who are getting rich from the dolphin exports and respect international law.”... Read Full Article

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I just got back from shore, where we were thrilled by the small school of dolpins passing us just a short way out.
First, we have to fight for dolphins caught in tuna nets, now they're man's greedy victims again.
When you put money before humanity, humanity dies. LEAVE THESE POOR THINGS ALONE !!!
Write legislators to condemn the Solomon Islands, & to take it to the U. N. !!!

Trojanny , August 27, 2009