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US appeals court judges skeptical of NGO's bid to close Alaska salmon fishery to save whales

One judge on the panel said it remains unclear if there would be even "one whale gained or lost due to this."

The Wild Fish Conservancy is trying to shut down king salmon fishing in some parts of Alaska, stating it impacts a food source for killer whales.
The Wild Fish Conservancy is trying to shut down king salmon fishing in some parts of Alaska, stating it impacts a food source for killer whales.Photo: Shutterstock
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Published 19 July 2024, 13:11Updated 19 July 2024, 13:11
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