“‘This is nothing short of ecocide,’ said Vanessa Williams-Grey, policy manager at the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC). “Killing hundreds of minke whales is utterly inexcusable, especially given the essential role they play in our oceans. Whales are our allies in the battle against climate change.”
““Whales continue to endure excruciating deaths from grenade harpoons. It is completely unacceptable that 18 percent of hunted whales do not die instantly and are left to suffer,” said Dr. Siri Martinsen, veterinarian with NOAH. ” <<< **Basically they are shot with an explosive harpoons and can take up to 15 minutes to die with those gaping wounds where parts of their body have been blown open.**
“In 1982, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) issued a global moratorium on commercial whaling, which went into effect in 1986. But Norway, despite being a member of the IWC, formally objected to this ruling, and has continued to kill whales every year since 1993.”
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I like the postcard-like picture, but the backdrop of these coastal communities is that these are the places are continuing to kill endangered sentient beings in horrific ways.
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A nice fire, freshly caught fish in the pan, bit of Miles Davis/John Coltrane & some Akevitt…perfect!
Lofoten, Norway – now where have I heard that lately. Oh right:
[https://earth.org/whale-hunting-season-norway-2021/](https://earth.org/whale-hunting-season-norway-2021/)
“‘This is nothing short of ecocide,’ said Vanessa Williams-Grey, policy manager at the Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC). “Killing hundreds of minke whales is utterly inexcusable, especially given the essential role they play in our oceans. Whales are our allies in the battle against climate change.”
[https://awionline.org/press-releases/norwegian-whalers-slaughter-575-whales-during-2021-season-highest-2016-despite-low](https://awionline.org/press-releases/norwegian-whalers-slaughter-575-whales-during-2021-season-highest-2016-despite-low)
““Whales continue to endure excruciating deaths from grenade harpoons. It is completely unacceptable that 18 percent of hunted whales do not die instantly and are left to suffer,” said Dr. Siri Martinsen, veterinarian with NOAH. ” <<< **Basically they are shot with an explosive harpoons and can take up to 15 minutes to die with those gaping wounds where parts of their body have been blown open.**
[https://news.mongabay.com/2021/03/minke-whales-for-dinner-norways-controversial-whale-hunt-is-still-on/](https://news.mongabay.com/2021/03/minke-whales-for-dinner-norways-controversial-whale-hunt-is-still-on/)
“In 1982, the International Whaling Commission (IWC) issued a global moratorium on commercial whaling, which went into effect in 1986. But Norway, despite being a member of the IWC, formally objected to this ruling, and has continued to kill whales every year since 1993.”
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I like the postcard-like picture, but the backdrop of these coastal communities is that these are the places are continuing to kill endangered sentient beings in horrific ways.
Did the wild hunt pass through here?