No whaling this summer: Iceland halts fin whale hunting in move that likely spells end to controversial practice (web.archive.org)

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The decision follows on the heels of a report authored by a council of specialists on animal welfare, which found that fishing methods do not comply with the Act on Animal Welfare.

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[-] Stijn@lemmy.antemeridiem.xyz 2 points 1 year ago

Good

[-] Potato_Salad@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I had no idea it was still legal in Iceland. This is great news!

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