ended with 24 fin whales killed. The quota was for a total of 209 whales. Another company hung up its harpoons for good in 2020, saying that whaling was no longer profitable. Iceland, Norway and ...
Iceland has issued permits to two whale hunting ships for the next five years despite welfare concerns. Under the permits, 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales can be caught during each year's ...
Iceland, one of only three countries still allowing whale hunting, on Thursday issued permits to two whale-hunting ships for the next five years, until 2029, the outgoing government announced.
Iceland has authorised whale hunting for the next five years, despite welfare concerns. Under the new permits, 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales can be caught during each year's whaling season ...