Facts About Whaling and Why It Must Stop
Whales are some of the largest animals on our planet, with the strongest and deepest voices. Some annually migrate from the tropics to the poles, some sing elaborate songs, and many live in close, complex societies.
Thanks to the International Whaling Commission (IWC)’s 1982 global moratorium on commercial whaling, tens of thousands of whales have been spared from slaughter. But tragically, three countries—Japan, Iceland, and Norway—continue to hunt and kill whales commercially, defying international conservation efforts.
Through global advocacy, policy collaboration, and grassroots campaigns, especially in Iceland, we aim to:
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Support local campaigners fighting for a national ban on whale hunting
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Educate tourists to avoid whale meat while traveling
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Maintain the IWC’s whaling moratorium and push for stronger protections
We also partner with the IWC and marine experts to address additional threats to whales, such as:
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Deadly fishing gear entanglement
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Marine plastic pollution
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Ocean noise pollution
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Climate change impacts
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Whales are worth far more alive than dead and are critically important for healthy, productive oceans.
Dr. Madison Miketa, Humane World for Animals
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