Iceland Resumes Whaling Amid Criticism

Iceland’s whaling industry is back after a two-year pause, as one of its last two whaling ships set sail — despite global backlash and divided public opinion. A protester who scaled the ship’s crow’s nest to stop it was left stunned and emotional when he realized he was heading out to sea. Economic struggles have plagued the industry, with declining demand for whale meat forcing cancellations in recent years and sparking hopes whaling might be ending. Yet, new government recommendations propose even tighter limits — capping fin whale hunts at 150 in 2026 — while animal welfare groups remain devastated, arguing the practice is inhumane and the meat rarely eaten. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c79fddb70194bb2f