Iceland's last whaling company granted license to hunt 128 fin whales amidst criticism
- Iceland's government has issued a hunting license to the country's last whaling company to hunt and kill 128 fin whales.
- Conservationists have criticized the move as 'disappointing' and 'dangerous'.
- The decision has sparked condemnation from animal welfare groups.
Iceland has granted a license to Europe’s last whaling company, Hvalur, to kill 128 fin whales this year, despite concerns about cruelty and hopes for a halt in the practice. Animal rights groups have criticized the decision as "deeply disappointing" and "dangerous." The Icelandic government's decision to allow commercial whaling has sparked outrage from conservation groups and activists. Despite efforts to improve animal welfare regulations, the practice of whaling continues in Iceland, with most of the whale meat being exported to Japan. The International Whaling Commission banned commercial whaling in the 1980s, but Iceland, along with Norway and Japan, still engage in this controversial practice. The recent license granted to Hvalur hf. to hunt fin whales has reignited the debate on the ethics and sustainability of whaling.