A cruise line has apologized to its passengers after one of their ships arrived in the middle of a whale hunt where dozens of the animals were being slaughtered.
Not saying I approve, but there’s carve outs when the whaling is part of a local tradition. Also, Pilot Whales are in the Least Concern category, so they’re not going extinct from this.
They shouldn’t have apologized at all. Should have just said something akin to: “This is Faroe at this time of year, you’re lucky we were able to arrive in time to witness this unique experience”… passengers can make up their mind if they still want that as a port.
Protection only goes so far and is basically in enforced since no one is going to be willing to go to war to enforce these regs. Look at what the Japanese do… These hunts also use boats to herd them into inlets that are not in international waters for slaughter.
Additionally the folks in the Faroe Islands may have some type of exemption for certain things as they consider whaling a part of their culture/cultural traditions.
I thought whales were protected. I’m guessing just a few species are protected, and those were not. Sad
Not saying I approve, but there’s carve outs when the whaling is part of a local tradition. Also, Pilot Whales are in the Least Concern category, so they’re not going extinct from this.
They shouldn’t have apologized at all. Should have just said something akin to: “This is Faroe at this time of year, you’re lucky we were able to arrive in time to witness this unique experience”… passengers can make up their mind if they still want that as a port.
Protection only goes so far and is basically in enforced since no one is going to be willing to go to war to enforce these regs. Look at what the Japanese do… These hunts also use boats to herd them into inlets that are not in international waters for slaughter.
Additionally the folks in the Faroe Islands may have some type of exemption for certain things as they consider whaling a part of their culture/cultural traditions.
Laws only apply when you’re poor. Poor people don’t travel in cruises.
Don’t worry, I’m sure these whales suffered less than the vast majority of animals we eat that are factory farmed.
Bacon cheeseburger, anyone?