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Dolphin bycatches in tuna fisheries: A smokescreen hiding the real issues?

Author
Cullet P., Kameri-Mbote A.P.
Journal/Series
Ocean Development and International Law | Vol. 27; 333 - 348; 16 p.
Date
1996
Source
IUCN (ID: ANA-059828)
Publisher | Place of publication
Taylor & Francis | Philadelphia, PA, USA
ISSN
0090-8320
Document type
Article in periodical
Language
English
Field of application
International
Subject
Fisheries
Keyword
Trade in species Marine mammals Bycatch
Abstract

The taking of dolphins in tuna fisheries has attracted a lot of attention in both law and science. The problem assumed international significance in the wake of the two General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) panels on imports of tunas. This article addresses the issue of incidental bycatch in fisheries generally and avers that dolphins are but one of numerous species that are taken incidentally in commercial fisheries. It argues that the bycatch problem should be approached from a broader perspective that takes into account whole ecosystems and diverse interests in fisheries. It then posits possible ways of encouraging more selective fishing techniques that minimize overall bycatches

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