Commercial whaling was outlawed in 1986 when the International Whaling Commission (IWC) declared a global moratorium. Fin whales are universally protected under international conservation law. However, Kristjan Loftsson, CEO of Iceland’s last whaling operation, Hvalur hf, intends to harpoon fin whales this summer. Neptune's Pirates will be prepared to sail into the waters off Iceland and protect the lives of these majestic creatures with #OPIceStorm Support our cause by donating today! Your cont

Japan resumes commercial whale hunting after three-decade hiatus. Whaling is an outdated and cruel industry selling a product to a market that has all but disappeared. Japan’s whaling is out of step with the international community, and legal opinion shows it’s also out of step with international law. Australia must defend whales and band with anti-whaling nations to stand up to Japan. Sign our petition now >> http://bit.ly/StopCommercialWhaling | Australian Marine Conservation Society

Japan is withdrawing from the International Whaling Commission and will resume commercial whaling next year. https://www.voanews.com/a/japan-decision-on-whaling/4716344.html | Voice of America