Anger will not resolve anything, Let`s understand them and work together to resolve this event! If you agree with me, please Continue Reading and Sign this Petition...!!!

Before we jump into conclusion and shooting anger, we need to understand their history and why Whaling is part of their traditions. Of cause, my heart is bleeding seeing those bloody beaches but I want us to re-evaluate our judgments. Hate and anger will not solve anything. 

About Faroese People & Grindadrap

Grindadráp is an annual event conducted at Faroe Island since 1584. The Faroe Island is among the most remote in the world, and as such, have remained largely unchanged by time and uninfluenced by modern societies. Direct decedents of Vikings, the Faroese are incredibly proud of their cultural heritage. Through plague, 400 years of pirate attacks, trade monopolies, colonial oppression from numerous foreign powers, and braving their harsh oceanic environment, they have stood on the brink of extinction many times and survived.

Pilot whales have been instrumental to the survival of the Faroese people. Severely isolated in the North Atlantic Ocean, through famine, failed harvests and supply shortages (for instance where Danish supply ships were prevented during war), it was once vital that the Faroese were able to provide their own food, and perhaps self-sufficiency in their harsh oceanic environment is an ability which they do not wish to lose in a desperate situation. The mountainous islands and harsh conditions of the Faroes are largely unfit for agriculture, and as such, the islanders depended solely on fishing, livestock…and whales. This has historically been an important economic relief to the islands, who rely heavily on international imports due to their remote location.

The Faroese value and respect for all animals is one reason behind the preference towards pilot whales. “A lot of Faroese people believe you should not prefer the death of one animal over the death other another animal,” says Runi Nielsen to the query as to whether the Faroe Islanders consider pilot whales to be higher-order animals.

Health Issues with Whale meats!

Like any whale, Pilot Whales are known to accumulate high levels of heavy metals such as mercury, and as such, consumption of whale meat in the Faroe Islands has declined in recent decades due to well-documented fears about associated health risks.

It was in 2008 when the Department of Public and Occupational Health recommended that pilot whales no longer be considered fit for human consumption due to the presence of DDT derivatives, PCBs and mercury in the meat, and while this recommendation originally sparked much debate amongst locals, the fact is now undisputed.

“This is the main reason people have stopped eating it,” says Rúni Nielsen, food science advisor from the Faroe Islands. “And those who continue eating it don’t believe.

***Now that we know their past and reasons for whaling, we have to be kind with our words. They are proud carriers of their ancestors and I`m not seeing any negative vibes in them as a society. All of us had and have the freedom to choose, so they are!

Our, Global Request to Faroese People!

My/Our only wish to you, Faroese people is that please reduce and eventually stop this massive whaling. It hurts seeing the bloody beach and waves. I can`t imagine the pain, whale, and dolphin have to go through before taking the last breath. Besides, these meats are no more healthy for you. It might have served your ancestor but It's not to you. Mercury can produce harmful effects on the nervous, digestive and immune systems, lungs and kidneys, and may be fatal. Besides, it`s corrosive to the skin, eyes and gastrointestinal tract, and may induce kidney toxicity if ingested

Instead of continuing the whale and dolphin meat traditions, why don`t shift into something respectful as saving these lives as a respect to your ancestors...!  This is our, the global communities request. Hoping for a positive response from you. Stay blessed and Rocking always.