… performed as show animals for fish to what was celebrated as … in Iceland in August 2020 Campaigners say that the two whales were … , New York. Since 1973, international whale-hunting laws have sought to …

… delicate landscapes and cultural rhythms. Iceland will never be “undiscovered” … Westfjords. In the East, fishing villages like Seyðisfjörður … hosts sharing stories of fishing traditions or showing you … the water brimming with whales at one moment and lit …

… centuries-old practice of pilot whaling. Meat was salted or frozen … . Each villager processed “their” whale. Knowing this did not erase … in the sun, we spotted whales surfacing in the fjord, … to our loop around Iceland. Farewell to Iceland From Heimaey, we set …

… to the stranding of whales, consider the following statements … the key hotspots for whale stranding, accounting for most … events. High vessel traffic, fishing activity, environmental factors and … of surrounding locations — over Iceland. The system opened gates …

… is Akureyri, a major fishing port and university town, … in the west, the fishing village of Grundarfjordur has an … the impressive cuisine includes fresh fish bought locally (including Arctic … Iceland, with an underwater Blue Eye lounge equipped with whale- …

…   the main export market for Icelandic whale meat along with rising transport … whaling season was temporarily suspended by Minister of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries … fin whales will be killed this season, commercial whaling remains legal in Iceland …

… it comes to agriculture and fishing - the island's … its management of fishery resources is superior to that of Brussels. Iceland is therefore … . Then there is commercial whaling, which is still permitted in Icelandic waters, despite EU …

… to the Faroe Islands and Iceland. In Shetland, they’re … to.(Image credit: Alamy) A whale of a tale • Orcas are … species are short-finned pilot whales, belugas, narwhals and humans • … lives there, from plankton to fish and the imperilled top predators …

… are charming fishing villages and Kirkjufell, one of Iceland’s most photographed … your base in the whale-watching town of Húsavík and … unobstructed view of the whale-watching boats on Skjálfandi Bay. … on foot, and book whale-watching, kayaking or diving tours …

… for outdoor recreation among Icelanders. Many have playgrounds and … for oceanic adventures. Whale watching in Iceland is possible from many … Whale Museum while you're there. For enthusiastic fishers … be the freshest fish you’ve ever tasted! Kayaking …