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Iceland Signals An End To Its Commercial Whaling Enterprise

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The Icelandic fisheries minister has stated an end to commercial whaling in Iceland, citing lack of demand as the main reason.

The Icelandic government states there is no reason to continue commercial whaling due to lack of demand to the product, signaling a possible end to commercial whaling in Iceland, a progressive step toward whale protection.

Icelandic fisheries minister Einar Gudfinnsson stated that there is no reason to continue commercial whaling in Iceland if there is no demand for the product, a step welcomed by the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), which opposes whaling on the grounds that it is cruel and unnecessary.

In 2006, the Icelandic government issued permits for the commercial hunting of nine endangered fin whales and 30 minke whales, drawing worldwide criticism.

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, International Fund for Animal Welfare , 2007 International

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Wild Animals Animal Law Endangered Species English Hunting Wild Animal Trade Whales

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