Christoph
24-10-06, 15:50
Iceland — In Iceland, the whale watching industry contributes more to the national economy than commercial whaling did before it was put on hold in the '80s. Yet now, after 17 years, Iceland has officially resumed commercial whaling.
Today, the Icelandic Fisheries Ministry issued a permit to hunt 39 whales for commercial purposes. Nine of these are endangered fin whales - putting to lie claims that the hunt is sustainable.
The old Icelandic whale processing factory is also reportedly being put back into service.
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http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/iceland-resumes-commercial-wha
Today, the Icelandic Fisheries Ministry issued a permit to hunt 39 whales for commercial purposes. Nine of these are endangered fin whales - putting to lie claims that the hunt is sustainable.
The old Icelandic whale processing factory is also reportedly being put back into service.
....
http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/iceland-resumes-commercial-wha