Norway has announced it will kill more whales in 2025, raising its self-allocated quota to 1,406 minke whales – an increase of 249 from last year. This decision comes despite falling domestic demand for whale meat and growing international condemnation. “Norwegian whaling is sustainable,” claims Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Norway’s Minister of Fisheries and Oceans. She argues that killing whales “contributes to increased balance in the ocean” and provides “healthy food.” However, these claims contradict scientific evidence. Far from helping fish populations, research shows whales actually support healthier marine ecosystems and carbon capture. The Truth Behind Norway’s Whaling Norway continues whaling … Continue reading Norway’s 2025 Minke Whale Quota Increased to 1,406 Despite Global Criticism