Tag: whaling

Nature

Icelandic Whaling CEO Defends Suspended Vessel

In a recent interview with RÚV, Kristján Loftsson, CEO of Iceland’s only whaling company, defended a recent incident that led to the suspension of one

Ragnar Tómas September 20, 2023

Podcast

Deep North Episode 42: Sea Change

We consider three different perspectives on whaling in Iceland, from the science, ethics, and labour of this controversial industry. Note that in light of recent

Erik Pomrenke September 8, 2023

Nature

Whaling Season Begins in Iceland, Charges Pressed Against Activists

Iceland’s only active whaling company Hvalur hf. is set to begin the whaling season today, Vísir reports. Iceland’s Minister of Fisheries instituted a temporary ban

Jelena Ćirić September 6, 2023

Politics

Activists Descend from Whaling Ships, Engines Turn Over

Two activists who had perched atop the masts of whaling boats in Reykjavík Harbor for over 24 hours descended from the vessels this afternoon. Fishers

Ragnar Tómas September 5, 2023

Nature

Activists Climb Masts of Hvalur Vessels

Early this morning, two activists climbed into the masts of Hvalur 8 and Hvalur 9 to oppose the lifting of the whaling ban. As of

Erik Pomrenke September 4, 2023

Nature

True North Demands Injunction Against Whaling Company

True North, an Icelandic film and TV production company, has filed for an injunction against Hvalur hf, Iceland’s sole fin whale hunting organisation, Vísir reports.

Ragnar Tómas September 1, 2023

Nature

Whaling Ban Lifted in Iceland

The hunting of fin whales will be permitted in Iceland once more, though with stricter requirements and increased supervision, according to a notice from the

Jelena Ćirić August 31, 2023

Nature

Whaling Has Little Economic Impact on Iceland

Whaling in Iceland has little direct impact on the Icelandic economy. Whaling has not turned a profit in recent years for Hvalur hf., the only

Jelena Ćirić August 22, 2023

Society

All Hands Still on Deck at Hvalur

Despite the temporary whaling ban, Hvalur hf., the only company to whale in Iceland, has not let any of its crew go. Kristján Loftsson explained

Erik Pomrenke August 9, 2023

Features

Last spring, journalists and activists gathered in a quiet fjord an hour’s drive north of Reykjavík. There was a small harbour, but no fishermen bringing in the day’s catch. For what these guys were fishing, they needed a bigger boat. The whaling ships of Hvalur were preparing for a season of fin whale hunting, planning […]

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Erik Pomrenke August 3, 2023