Activists target British tourists to Iceland in anti-whaling push
- Anti-whaling activists are targeting British holidaymakers in Iceland, accusing them of sustaining the country's whaling industry.
- Whale meat, often marketed as a traditional delicacy, is primarily consumed by foreign tourists rather than most Icelanders.
- Iceland has issued permits to kill up to 2,130 whales, including endangered fin whales and minke whales, between now and 2029.
- Campaigners are distributing 'pledge cards' in hotels and tourist centres, urging visitors to boycott whale meat and sign an online pledge.
- A 2023 report highlighted severe animal welfare concerns in Icelandic whaling, with many whales taking a long time to die.