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The trade in live Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins from Solomon Islands--A CITES decision implementation case study

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  • Parsons, E.C.M.
  • Rose, N.A.
  • Telecky, T.M.

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Parties to the convention on international trade in endangered species of wild fauna and flora (CITES) can export specimens if the exporting party issues a non-detriment finding (NDF), stating that removals will not harm wild populations. NDFs are supposed to be based on science. This article discusses the issuance, and acceptance, of non-detriment findings despite concerns expressed by experts and a lack of scientific data, using a controversial trade of dolphins as a case study. In early 2003, at least 94 Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins (Tursiops aduncus) were captured in the coastal waters of Solomon Islands. Bottlenose dolphins are listed on CITES Appendix II and as such require an NDF for their export. The IUCN Cetacean Specialist Group advised against this proposed export, stating that it knew of no published population assessments or other research upon which a valid NDF could be based. Despite this, in July 2003, 28 dolphins were exported to Mexico. A second controversial export occurred on 18 October 2007, when 28 dolphins were exported from Solomon Islands to the United Arab Emirates, an export regarding which IUCN experts again expressed concerns. Two additional exports, of 18 dolphins total, went to the Philippines in 2008.

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  • Parsons, E.C.M. & Rose, N.A. & Telecky, T.M., 2010. "The trade in live Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins from Solomon Islands--A CITES decision implementation case study," Marine Policy, Elsevier, vol. 34(3), pages 384-388, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:marpol:v:34:y:2010:i:3:p:384-388
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