Whaling in Iceland suspended
- June 22, 2023
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The Icelandic government announced a temporary suspension of the launch whaling season critical report from the authorities on the handling of these cetaceans. The decision came a day
The Icelandic government announced a temporary suspension of the launch whaling season critical report from the authorities on the handling of these cetaceans.
The decision came a day after an advisory board of experts concluded that the method used to hunt the whales was inadequate. animal protection lawshaving analyzed the previous report of the authorities.
The Food and Veterinary Authority warned last month in this report that the killing of whales was taking longer than allowed: only 60 percent of the individuals caught (fin whales) died instantly last year.
Therefore, the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries decided to postpone the start of the season until August 31st in order to study “whether it is possible to establish rules that can ensure that the hunt is carried out in accordance with the mandatory minimum standards set in the animal welfare laws.”
“This activity cannot continue into the future unless the authorities and license holders are able to ensure that welfare requirements are met,” Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Svandis Svavarsdottir said in a statement.
Iceland, Norway and Japan are the only countries practicing commercial whaling, although the Icelandic government announced last year its intention to suspend whaling in 2024 due to falling consumption of the meat.
Relief
The international animal welfare organization Humane Society International said it is thrilled and thrilled by the decision as hundreds of whales will be saved from excruciating and instant death.
Ruud Tombrok, CEO of HSI/Europe, said:
The announcement follows last year’s article in which the minister said she believes there are no compelling reasons to allow whaling after 2023, and the publication last month of an independent report commissioned by the Icelandic Food Authority and the Veterinary Commission, which showed that some whales killed during the Icelandic hunt died before two hours; 41% of the whales were severely affected on average 11.5 minutes before death.
According to EFE.
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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