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Paleontology and Ethics: Fossil Trade, Repatriation, and Preservation
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What is the primary ethical concern associated with the fossil trade?
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The potential for fossils to be used for commercial gain.
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The commercialization of fossils can lead to the exploitation of fossil-bearing sites, the illegal trade of fossils, and the devaluation of their scientific and cultural significance.