- H.R. 2455 would promote international whale conservation, protection, and research.

We'll also explore the mysterious behavior of whales, and we'll investigate the history of commercial whaling and whale conservation.

Federal law requires sanctions against any nation certified as violating international efforts on whale conservation.

Vice President Al Gore called the decision a major victory for whale conservation.

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The scientists also criticized ENL's unwillingness to cooperate with the scientific panel process, which "certainly impedes the cause of western gray whale conservation."

The International Whaling Commission has decided to give whale conservation another chance.

Environment groups said the delays and wrangling meant important issues for whale conservation were neglected.

"We're trying to symbolize the transition from whale killing to whale watching and whale conservation," Dr. Barstow said.

Her best detection dog was a Rottweiler called Fargo who worked in the drugs squad before moving into whale conservation.