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Recommendation 175
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Economic activity in the Arctic is not a new phenomenon.
Conclusion
Economic activity in the Arctic is not a new phenomenon. The economic exploitation of Arctic resources through coal mining, sealing and whaling has been conducted for decades, and in some cases for centuries. 201 Fishing in the Arctic has been practiced for over 1,000 years and remains one of the region’s most important industries. 202
Government Response
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