Iceland kills first whales since 2023, resuming whaling
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Iceland has resumed commercial whaling after a three-year hiatus, taking down its first whales since 2023. The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute has set a quota of 150 fin whales to be caught in the 2026 season, reigniting a longstanding debate about conservation versus cultural and economic practices. This move is seen as a contentious step that could influence global whaling policies and spark renewed discussions about marine conservation and the ethics of whaling.
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