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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Jane Dalton

Activists target British tourists to Iceland in anti-whaling push

  • Anti-whaling activists are targeting British holidaymakers in Iceland, accusing them of sustaining the country's whaling industry.
  • Whale meat, often marketed as a traditional delicacy, is primarily consumed by foreign tourists rather than most Icelanders.
  • Iceland has issued permits to kill up to 2,130 whales, including endangered fin whales and minke whales, between now and 2029.
  • Campaigners are distributing 'pledge cards' in hotels and tourist centres, urging visitors to boycott whale meat and sign an online pledge.
  • A 2023 report highlighted severe animal welfare concerns in Icelandic whaling, with many whales taking a long time to die.
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