Three separate grind hunts took place in the Faroe Islands on 27 May, resulting in the killing of more than 700 pilot whales and dolphins in a single day. Sea Shepherd crew on the ground documented the following: 402 pilot whales and 4 bottlenose dolphins were killed in Tórshavn, making it the largest grind in the capital in 147 years; 168 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were killed in Skalabotnur; An estimated 132 Atlantic white-sided dolphins were killed in Hvalvík during a third hunt that...

More than 125 pilot whales and several Atlantic white-sided dolphins were killed yesterday in the Faroe Islands’ first grind of 2026, just over 200 miles north of Scotland. Sea Shepherd crew documented the hunt near the village of Sándavágur on Vágar island, where pods were driven into shallow coastal waters before being killed on the shore. They had difficulties documenting events, including being prevented from filming in public areas and being moved on while attempting to record the...

It's time for the UK public to help influence parliamentary action on the grindadráp . An Early Day Motion (EDM) opposing the practice has been formally tabled in the UK Parliament. While EDMs are not binding, they serve as an important indicator of parliamentary support and political will. The number of MPs who choose to sign is closely tied to pressure from their constituents. This means public engagement matters. UK residents can take direct action by contacting their MP and asking them...