End the Faroe Islands whale and dolphin slaughter.

Every year, hundreds of pilot whales are slaughtered on the Faroe Islands, a small group of islands north of Europe.

Locals who participate head out on boats to drive these animals into a fjord, using nets to block their way back to sea.

The whales are forced to beach themselves, or are pulled ashore with a blunt hook lodged in their blowholes. Once beached and defenseless these whales are killed by having their spinal cords and major blood vessels cut. It can take up to three and a half minutes for a whale to eventually die.

As well as pilot whales, several species of dolphins are also killed using these same methods.

The meat and blubber of these animals was once an important part of the diet of the Faroe people, due to the harsh climate that makes it difficult to grow food on the Faroe Islands. But nowadays their food supply is diverse and plentiful — and the cruel whale and dolphin hunt continues primarily for the sake of ‘tradition’.

Speak up for  whales and dolphins

By signing this petition you can help show the Faroe Islands that the international community is strongly opposed to this cruel slaughter – and wants our precious marine life to be treasured and protected.

How you can help marine animals

This petition plays a role — but you can have an even greater impact for marine animals today. Here’s how:

• Take the pledge to never attend marine parks, and help end the cruelty of keeping marine animals in captivity.
• Leave fish and other sea creatures in the ocean, and off your plate. To learn more about how delicious and simple animal-friendly eating can be, order your free Veg Starter Kit today.
• Discover more about sea animals through eye-opening marine life documentaries here.