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Dolphin-Safe Tuna: The Tide Is Changing, Kristin L. Stewart

Animal Law Review

Ms. Stewart reviews the history of the tuna-dolphin contro­versy in the Eastern Pacific Ocean. She explores international agreements and U.S. law that mandate dolphin-safe tuna fish­ing practices. Finally, Ms. Stewart reviews the steps taken by the United States, including embargoes against other coun­tries' tuna, to force tuna-fishing nations to use dolphin-safe practices.