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Iceland's approval of killing vulnerable fin whales draws fierce criticism from animal rights group: 'No way to kill a whale at sea without inflicting unthinkable cruelty'
Fin whales can be a beautiful sight in the ocean, but unfortunately, they face many threats, one of which is humans. According to Echo Watch, Iceland has given a whaling license to kill fin whales ...
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Iceland Issues Hunting Permits for 128 Endangered Fin Whales
Iceland is one of them. In a big leap backwards, the Icelandic government decided that it would issue a license to hunt 128 ...
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Whale hunting resumes in Iceland under strict rules
Only one company, Hvalur, still hunts whales off Iceland and the whaling season has only weeks to run. But opponents are furious about the change of heart. Fisheries and Foods Minister Svandis ...
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Iceland suspends whale hunting until August 32; public opinion supports decision
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 ...