More than 1,400 dolphins killed in Faeroe Islands hunt, stirring fresh anger over old tradition

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in a record-breaking slaughter that has sparked outcry among local residents and global environmental groups.is not done for commercial purposes and is authorized by the government, but even those who support the practice expressed concern this year's event could prompt greater scrutiny.

The remote island's tradition was brought to global audiences in the Netflix documentary 'Seaspiracy' earlier this year., the practice is"fully regulated" and considered"sustainable," with around 600 pilot whales and 250 white-sided dolphins caught on average each year over the past two decades. "If we have learned anything from this pandemic is that we have to live in harmony with nature instead of wiping it out."

Traditionally, Mikkelsen said, the Grindadráp is"very well-organized and when the drive happens, there are enough people on the beach that it's very seldom that a harvest lasts longer than 10 minutes." Páll Nolsøe, a spokesperson for the Faeroese government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Culture, acknowledged that Sunday's catch was"exceptionally large." And, he said Wednesday,"there is no doubt that the whale hunts are a dramatic sight to people unfamiliar to the hunts."

Further, he noted that the whale drives have taken place in the Faeroe Islands"since the Viking age," so the"Grind" is considered by many to be an important part of the Faeroese cultural identity and heritage.

 

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How can there not be regulations against this mammal slaughter? Incomprehensible.

Candi12301 Disgusting in this day and age

Tradition 😡🔥

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