Iceland sets major whaling quota

[Coventina]

Source: BBC

Iceland's fisheries ministry has issued whaling quotas substantially enlarged from those in previous years, as the government prepares to leave office.

The quotas would allow catching of 100 minke whales and 150 fin whales annually for the next five years.

The incoming interim administration is likely to be led by parties opposed to whaling, and may cancel the move.

The move comes just after details emerged of an eventual possible deal between pro- and anti-whaling nations.



Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7854705.stm

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Sounds like Iceland's government was just like the Bush Administration: Crash the economy, trash the environment, and try to enact a bunch of heinous policies on the way out the door....

[catgirl]

1. They could really cash in on tourism

But they choose this route. If anything, they're flirting with a boycott from travelers.

[Barrett808]

2. Good luck buying fuel for those whaling boats. n/t