The Caviar Market

Paper Summary:

This paper takes a look at sturgeon, the caviar eggs and the embargo on caviar trade. The paper also discusses black market caviar trade, as well as, poaching of the sturgeon. The paper further discusses the measures that need to be taken in order to prevent the extinction of beluga sturgeon.

Outline:
Sturgeon and Their Eggs - a Brief History
What is the Latest News Regarding the Embargo on Caviar?
Why is There an Embargo on Caviar?
What About the Black Market, and Poaching of the Sturgeon?
Who Buys the Caviar?
What Should the United States do to Prevent the Extinction of Beluga Sturgeon?
The Future of U.S. Sources of Caviar Could be in Aquaculture

From the Paper:

"The California Department of Fish and Game seized 25 pounds of illegal caviar, estimated to be worth $50 a pound on the black market in California. The primary market for the seized caviar was the "Sacramento-are Russian community"; the mother-son team was caught recruiting sturgeon fishermen to catch and sell them over 500 pounds of sturgeon. But the penalty for their crimes was not very severe; each was sentenced to 150 days in jail, although the mother only served 70 days, and the son served 60 days; both performed community service work in lieu of the full jail terms. The mother was also fined $1,000, while the son was hit with a sanction of $5,000."

Sample of Sources Used:

• American Museum of National History. "Caviar Trade Imperils Sturgeons Caspian Sea." (2005):Retrieved May 5, 2006, from http://sciencebulletins.amnh.org/bio/s/sturgeon.20050912/index.php.
• Caviar Emptor. "Roe to Ruin" and "Environmentalists commend trade officials for move toProtect imperiled wild sturgeon" (2006): Retrieved May 5, 2006 from http://www.caviaremptor.org/latest_news.html.
• Environment News Service. "Caviar Black Market Threatens Sturgeons With Extinction.(2005): Retrieved May 5, 2006, from http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/dec2005-12-15-03.asp.
• KXTV. "Mother and Son Sentenced in Black Market Caviar Case." (2003): Retrieved May 5,2006, from http://www.news10.net/storyfull.asp?id=5628.
• MSN Shopping. "Seafood: Beluga Caviar." (2006): Retrieved May 5, 2006, fromhttp://shopping.msn.com/results/shp/?bCatId=4769,av=2-4209225.

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