Iceland Grants License for 128 Fin Whales Despite Conservation Concerns

The new quota reflects a significant reduction but continues to face criticism from animal rights groups and conservationists.

Iceland's government has authorized Hvalur hf. to hunt 128 fin whales in 2024, down from 264 in 2023.
The decision has been met with disappointment from animal rights activists who deem the practice inhumane.
The hunting season will run from June to August, with stricter regulations on hunting methods and increased supervision.
Public opinion in Iceland is shifting, with a majority now opposing commercial whaling.
Most of Iceland's whale meat is exported to Japan, where demand has been declining.