Norway’s government allows hunters to kill over 1200 whales this year.

During Norway’s 2020 season, over 500 whales were killed. The government also relaxed several whaling regulations so that more fishing vessels could join the hunt.

The government has subsidised the country’s whaling industry and strongly promoted whale meat consumption. Substantial government grants have been given to promote whale meat at food festivals and in schools. Other strategies include attempting to offload surplus whale meat to the homeless.

This is 2021 - Wake up Norway - do your bit to protect the wildlife in our seas and the natural equilibrium of life. Our oceans need to recover if the planet is to recover. This is not rocket science.