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Published online 12 November 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news031110-10
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Defence bill erodes marine protection
Congress set to loosen restrictions on offshore research.
Scientific projects may be able to evade an environmental law designed to protect marine mammals, under legislation nearing passage in Congress.
Environmental groups have criticized the weakening of protection for whales, dolphins and sea lions.
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