Sentences with phrase «efforts by whaling»

HSI's delegation to the 64th annual meeting of the International Whaling Commission, held in Panama City, Panama, was hopeful agreements on stronger protection for whales could be achieved despite ongoing efforts by whaling nations to upend the commercial whaling moratorium.

Not exact matches

In 2015, the U.S. Treasury's Office of Financial Research released a report written by Jill Cetina, John McDonough, and Sriram Rajan, which revealed that JPMorgan's London Whale trades were actually a capital relief trade — an effort to gin up its capital through derivatives.

Dismayed by the disconnect between reality and the cartoonish animals populating his young daughter's pajamas, books and view of the natural world, journalist Mooallem sets off to explore often circuitous human - animal relationships: The once - feared polar bear has become the cherished mascot of climate change, and whales, once hunted without restraint, now attract near - fanatical rescue efforts.

(Japan also has a smaller research whaling effort in the North Pacific that was not covered by ICJ's ruling.)

Though the script isn't as serious about these issues as it could have been, at least the effort is there, buoyed by some graceful direction from Niki Caro (Whale Rider, North Country).

Julian Dennison (Paper Planes, Shopping) plays Ricky Baker, a rebellious, chubby, twelve - year - old foster thug - life wanna - be who ends up dumped by an exasperated social worker (House, Whale Rider) to a childless couple, kind - hearted Bella (Te Wiata, Housebound) and her cynical husband Hec (Neill, Escape Plan) a last - chance effort from the foster placement, out on a remote farm in rural New Zealand.

Inspired by true events, Big Miracle details the media circus that ensues after a small - time reporter (John Krasinski's Adam Carlson) breaks the story of three whales trapped in the ice within the Arctic Circle - with the ensuing efforts to break the animals free eventually involving everyone from a local environmentalist (Drew Barrymore's Rachel Kramer) to a pair of struggling entrepreneurs (James LeGros» Karl and Rob Riggle's Dean) to the President of the United States.

2013, we furthered our conservation and responsible tourism efforts by becoming the first kayak tour operator to join the Responsible Whale Watch Partnership.

3.5 hour whale watching cruise off Point Loma (you will go out to sea) Opportunity to spot whales, dolphins, sea lions and other marine wildlife and featuring GRAY WHALES An exclusive look at local environmental efforts Professional live narration by our expert captains and Whalers from San Diego Natural History Museum Snack bars featuring hot food and snacks, full bar and souvenirs Climate - controlled indoor or outdooor seating up on the sun deck 30 feet off the water for great views Views of famous San Diego lanwhales, dolphins, sea lions and other marine wildlife and featuring GRAY WHALES An exclusive look at local environmental efforts Professional live narration by our expert captains and Whalers from San Diego Natural History Museum Snack bars featuring hot food and snacks, full bar and souvenirs Climate - controlled indoor or outdooor seating up on the sun deck 30 feet off the water for great views Views of famous San Diego lanWHALES An exclusive look at local environmental efforts Professional live narration by our expert captains and Whalers from San Diego Natural History Museum Snack bars featuring hot food and snacks, full bar and souvenirs Climate - controlled indoor or outdooor seating up on the sun deck 30 feet off the water for great views Views of famous San Diego landmarks

Since 1994 when the species was delisted from the US Endangered Species Act, the conservation efforts by the US government on behalf of the Gray Whale have been a carefully orchestrated symphony of spin with senior bureaucrats becoming the Spin Doctors.

With Japan's whale hunt in stormy southern seas wrapped for the season, the battle over efforts by a handful of countries to expand whale hunts has shifted to Iceland.

Iceland's increased commercial whaling and recent trade in whale products diminish the effectiveness of the IWC's conservation program because: (1) Iceland's commercial harvest of whales undermines the moratorium on commercial whaling put in place by the IWC to protect plummeting whale stocks; (2) the fin whale harvest greatly exceeds catch levels that the IWC's scientific body advised would be sustainable if the moratorium were removed; and (3) Iceland's harvests are not likely to be brought under IWC management and control at sustainable levels through multilateral efforts at the IWC.

To ensure that this issue continues to receive the highest level of attention, I direct: (1) relevant U.S. delegations attending meetings with Icelandic officials and senior Administration officials visiting Iceland to raise U.S. concerns regarding commercial whaling by Icelandic companies and seek ways to halt such action; (2) Cabinet secretaries to evaluate the appropriateness of visits to Iceland depending on continuation of the current suspension of fin whaling; (3) the Department of State to examine Arctic cooperation projects, and where appropriate, link U.S. cooperation to the Icelandic government changing its whaling policy and abiding by the IWC moratorium on commercial whaling; (4) the Departments of Commerce and State to consult with other international actors on efforts to end Icelandic commercial whaling and have Iceland abide by the IWC moratorium on commercial whaling; (5) the Department of State to inform the Government of Iceland that the United States will continue to monitor the activities of Icelandic companies that engage in commercial whaling; and (6) relevant U.S. agencies to continue to examine other options for responding to continued whaling by Iceland.

Considering the apparent importance of the Gulf of Boothia and Lancaster Sound as summer feeding areas for the eastern Canada - west Greenland bowhead whale population, as indicated by recent IPY results, every effort should be made to maintain the integrity of these ecosystems by limiting additional environmental alterations and human activities within their critical habitat.

The ship is part of the Pacific Ocean Whale and Ecosystem Research program, a collaborative effort headed by the International Whaling Commission.

And WDC Chief Executive Officer Chris Butler - Stroud said: «Efforts by HB Grandi to distance itself from fin whaling activities are revealed as mere smoke and mirrors — our report demonstrates that the company remains hand - in - glove with the fin whalers.

The pro-whaling simple majority passed a declaration attacking the moratorium on commercial whaling and whale protection efforts by non-governmental organizations.