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  1. 2023

    Temporary suspension of whaling over alleged welfare violations

    On 20 June 2023, Iceland's minister of fisheries temporarily halted whaling until 31 August after alleged actions by Hvalur whalers were considered potentially inconsistent with the Icelandic Animal Welfare Act. Whaling resumed on 1 September under stricter conditions.

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