Commentary by Valentina Crast, Campaign Director at Sea Shepherd 285 Pilot whales were killed September 13th in Fuglafjørður, Faroe...

As of July 20, 2025, at least 520 long-finned pilot whales have been killed in the Faroe Islands across five grindadráp hunts. Among the dead: pregnant females, unborn calves, and young whales who hadn’t yet reached maturity. This year’s hunts don’t just raise ethical concerns, they challenge  the assertion that the grindadráp is sustainable.

Sea Shepherd has officially launched this year’s campaign in the Faroe Islands, marking the beginning of a five-month presence focused...

Background For centuries, the Faroe Islands have been practising whale hunting, referred to as the "Grindaráp," which involves chasing,...