Don't Visit Faroe Islands

27/09/2023

Those of us who have been lucky enough to spot whales or dolphins in their natural habitat know how magical those encounters always are - spotting a fin or a fluke after observing the surface of the ocean for hours is simply breathtaking.

Imagine seeing that and deciding to torture and kill these beautiful creatures instead of admiring them...

Link in bio to learn more about our campaign and sign the peititon!

26/09/2023

Health experts have warned that cetaceans contain dangerous levels of mercury, heavy metals and pollutants. A major peer reviewed study showed that whale and dolphin meat consumption has been linked to impaired cognition and has increased the risk of Parkinson's amongst Faroese residents.

In 2011, the Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority released a recommendation advising adults not to eat pilot whale more than once a month, and women and girls planning on having children to abstain entirely.



Sources: Petersen MS, Halling J, Bech S, Wermuth L, Weihe P, Nielsen F, Jørgensen PJ, Budtz-Jørgensen E, Grandjean P. Impact of dietary exposure to food contaminants on the risk of Parkinson's disease. Neurotoxicology. 2008 Jul;29(4):584-90. doi: 10.1016/j.neuro.2008.03.001. Epub 2008 Mar 14. PMID: 18455239.

Dietary recommendation on the consumption of pilot whale meat and blubbe, Faroese Food and Veterinary Authority 1 June 2011:https://hfs.fo/webcenter/ShowProperty?nodeId=%2Fhfs2-cs%2FHFS010912%2F%2FidcPrimaryFile&revision=latestreleased

25/09/2023

A few months ago tourists on a cruise ship watched in horror as dozens of pilot whales were murdered in front of their eyes during one of the Faroe Islands' traditional drive hunts.

We're calling on you to boycott the Faroe Islands as a travel destination until the government finally decides to ban this cruel practice.

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22/09/2023

This is 10th whale hunt of this season, bringing the total number of pilot whales killed to roughly 900.

How long can we allow this needlesss hunt to continue? How many more pilot whales will fall victim to outdated tradition this year?

Please share and sign the petition to bring this hunt to an end.

21/09/2023

Join the movement and help us put an end to the cruel Grindadráp - an unnecessary, violent practice that involves cornering entire pods of whales or dolphins into shallow bays to be killed and butchered.

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20/09/2023

Whales experience tremendous suffering and distress during the drive and subsequent slaughter. During the drive, the whales are frightened by the noise of the boats, the use of sonars, and the excited shouts of hunters. Once they are caught in the bay, their distress increases rapidly.

After the first whale is wounded, the cohesion of the herd is severely disrupted. Once the killing and wounding is taking place, the trauma of the whales increases significantly. The high-pitched squeaks and cries of the whales can be clearly heard as they are slaughtered.

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19/09/2023

We've all seen the inspiring shots and many of us have added the Faroe Islands to our travel bucket list – but we're calling on you to travel elsewhere until the Faroese government finally puts an end to the cruel dolphin and whale hunts.

09/09/2023

Multiple factors from lack of ecological surveys to threats to public health indicate the growing evidence of the possible unsustainability of the whale and dolphin hunts.

It's time the Faroe Islands end the bloody and gruesome hunt once and for all — for the future of our shared ocean.

Join the campaign by signing the petition today. Link in bio.

08/09/2023

By protecting whales you are protecting the vitality of the ocean. Their ability to nourish the ocean and contribute to climate stability must be celebrated rather than destroyed.

We ask that you consider sharing this movement today by visiting the link in bio.

02/09/2023

We are working to put an end to the cruel whale and dolphin hunt in the Faroes and every voice counts. Together, we will work to safeguard the future of these magnificent animals.

Add your voice to the movement. Link in bio.

30/08/2023

While the whale hunt is defended under claims that it is traditional, one look at today's methods makes it clear this is not the case.

Share this post and sign the petition today so that this gruesome hunt can be left in the history books.

23/08/2023

The Faroe Islands hold the last active pilot whale hunt in the world.

It’s time we join forces and until the needless brutality comes to an end. Make an impact today by signing the petition by using the link in bio.

21/08/2023

Over 21,000 dolphins and whales have been slaughtered since the year 2000 in the Faroe Islands.

Pilot whales and white-sided dolphins are classified as protected species in the UK and EU -- with their waters situated only 200 miles from the shores of the Faroe Islands.

We all share one ocean. It’s time to take a stand against this modern-day brutality. Share our post and join the movement.

20/08/2023

until the Faroese government bans the cruel dolphin and whale hunts once and for all.

Sign the petition at the link in bio. ✍️

18/08/2023

Due to the increase in ocean pollution since the industrial revolution – these harmful effects were not present centuries ago compared to today.

Methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are known as the "quiet killers" and lead to high blood pressure and even Parkinson's disease. This threat to public health is yet another reason why whale meat has no place in our society today.

Join the cause, and sign the petition today.

17/08/2023

We are devastated to report that another Grind hunt has slaughtered 40-50 pilot whales this evening in the Faroes.

This evening marks the eighth hunt of 2023 and brings the yearly total to approximately 850 pilot whales.

We must make it loud and clear that the world is watching and no longer supports these acts of brutality.

Share this post and support the movement so we can pressure , Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands into placing a ban once and for all.

15/08/2023

Dr. Pál Weihe has been a leading researcher and voicing concerns about the health risks associated with consuming whale meat for decades.

Due to the massive rise in ocean pollution since the industrial revolution – he warns that these toxic effects did not exist centuries ago, and are only getting worse today.

Methylmercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are the quiet killers which increase risk of hypertension, Parkinson’s disease.

The grind is taking a toll on civilians. It’s time the hunt ends once and for all. Sign the petition today.

14/08/2023

We are asking you to join the movement so the Faroese government puts an end to the cruel whale and dolphin hunt once and for all.

Join us, and add your name to the campaign at the link in my bio.

13/08/2023

The hyper-social pilot whale is a magical species.

As nomadic and highly intelligent animals, they are stewards of many oceans, including the North Atlantic.

We cannot continue to let these creatures be killed by outdated tradition. Sign and share the petition to join the movement today.

11/08/2023

For many animals such as sheep and birds, life in the Faroe Islands is safe from slaughter.

Unfortunately, that is not the case for whales and dolphins – with close to 1000 being hunted per year on average.

Please and sign the petition at the link in our bio today.

10/08/2023

The Faroe Islands hold the last active pilot whale hunt in the world.

It’s time we join forces and until the needless brutality comes to an end.

Make an impact today by signing the petition by using the link in bio.

09/08/2023

The ‘Grindadráp’ dates back to 1584 and is the last remaining pilot whale drive in the world.

Countries with deep whaling history such as Scotland, Iceland, and Norway used to practice pilot-whale drives. However, they have since migrated away from the gruesome hunt with the advancements in technology and trade in the modern age.

It’s time we take action and create the pressure needed to end this cruel hunt. Share this post, sign the petition, and

06/08/2023

This ancient tradition was never meant to have a modern-day, commercial component to it.

Being able to sell whale meat that is hunted without international regulation, only incentivizes this needless slaughter.

We must end the massacre. We ask you to join the movement. Sign the petition using the link in bio!

31/07/2023

Last week, the Faroe Islands held their deadliest hunt in years — slaughtering at least 156 pilot whales.

managed to photograph the hunt’s aftermath, when the carcasses of whales were dumped from a cliff into the ocean -- bloodying the bay in a horrific scene.

This senseless violence cannot continue. We must send a message to the Faroese government that we will not stand idly by and watch. Join the movement today at the link in bio.

30/07/2023

20,477 whales and dolphins slaughtered in the last 20 years. It’s time for the needless massacre to come to an end. Sign the petition (only.one/faroeislands) and .

29/07/2023

Tourists must not visit the Faroe Islands until the government ends its cruel whale and dolphin hunt. I’m proud to add my voice to the movement — join us: only.one/faroeislands

27/07/2023

until the Faroese government bans the cruel dolphin and whale hunts once and for all. Sign the petition at only.one/faroeislands

27/07/2023

until the Faroese government bans the cruel dolphin and whale hunts once and for all. Sign the petition at only.one/faroeislands

Add your voice and ask the Faroese Prime Minister Bárður á Steig Nielsen to take a firm regulatory stance against the slaughter of dolphins in the Faroe Islands.