The Iceland government suspended whale hunting for the rest of the summer on Tuesday, following a report that found the practice contravenes the country's animal welfare standards. “I have taken ...

In the winter months, it's important to note ... on the eastern shore of Skjálfandi Bay, known as the The Whale Capital of Iceland – and the starting point of the Diamond Circle.

It’s part of ObSERVE, a state-sponsored marine scientific programme which aims to improve knowledge and understanding of ...

WHALE WATCHERS ON THE NORTH SHORE HAVE A BIG ... polar bear that was spotted outside a cottage in a remote village in Iceland was shot by police after being considered a threat, authorities ...

Even in winter weather, driving the Golden Circle is possible ... If seeing puffins ranks high on your list, this may be the best time to visit Iceland. Spring also kicks off whale-watching season as ...

Iceland is a wonderful country to visit in a short amount of time. Even if you only have 3 or 4 days in Iceland, you can see ...

Whale watching is a major tourist attraction in Northern Iceland. The most popular Icelandic cruise port is Reykjavik, followed by Akureyri in the north of the country, Isafjordur in the ...

The ocean around Iceland teems with life and is home to a wide variety of ocean fauna, including 23 species of whales and dolphins. Since the first whale watch tours in Iceland were offered in 1991, ...

The following Iceland tours ... company's other tours (such as a daytime whale watching excursion) at no charge. Cruises are available nightly in the fall and winter. Departure times vary by ...

UK tourists and holidaymakershave been given a fresh Iceland travel warning over heading to the popular winter holiday ...

As part of AWI’s efforts to stop Iceland’s whaling and trade in whale products, our researchers track customs documents to identify those companies that purchase seafood from Icelandic companies ...