Iceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its waters
A fin whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, which has been driven to the brink of extinction by whaling. Photograph: By Wildestanimal/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA fin whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, which has been driven to the brink of extinction by whaling. “Every whale killed by exploding harpoon in Icelandic waters, is a tragic loss of life needlessly taken for an industry that has no purpose.
- ▪A fin whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, which has been driven to the brink of extinction by whaling.
- ▪Photograph: By Wildestanimal/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA fin whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, which has been driven to the brink of extinction by whaling.
- ▪“Every whale killed by exploding harpoon in Icelandic waters, is a tragic loss of life needlessly taken for an industry that has no purpose.
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A fin whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, which has been driven to the brink of extinction by whaling. Photograph: By Wildestanimal/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenA fin whale, one of the largest animals on the planet, which has been driven to the brink of extinction by whaling. Photograph: By Wildestanimal/Getty ImagesSeascape: the state of our oceansIcelandIceland to submit bill that could ban whaling in its watersThe country is one of just three that still permits commercial whaling, while its government has faced mounting pressure to ban the practiceSeascape: the state of our oceans is supported byAbout this contentKaren McVeighFri 11 Sep 2026 01.00 EDTLast modified on Fri 11 Sep 2026 01.01 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleIceland will submit a bill in February…
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