Norway Increases Whale Hunt Quota by 30 Percent

Norway has increased their quota of minke whales they intend to kill in 2006 from 797 to 1052 whales. This increase, which represents a 30% rise over last year's quota, has met with fierce opposition from conservationists and goes against the International Whaling Commission's whaling ban, established in 1986.

Find out more: Norway Raises Whaling Kill Quota (BBC News)

Discuss: Norway Set To Hunt 30% More Whales in 2006 (A&W Forum)

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