Stop the Grind
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A coalition of organizations and individuals working together towards a simple mission: to end the inhumane and unnecessary slaughter of thousands of whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands, known as the Grindadráp. www.stopthegrind.org
Take action today to demand the European Parliament hold the #Faroes accountable for the slaughter of pilot shales and dolphins, by supporting the Motion for a Resolution. #StoptheGrind
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October 20, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Take action today to demand the European Parliament hold the #Faroes accountable for the slaughter of pilot shales and dolphins, by supporting the Motion for a Resolution. #StoptheGrind
www.seashepherdglobal.org/our-campaign...
www.seashepherdglobal.org/our-campaign...
The centuries-old grindadráp, a hunt in which pilot whales and dolphins are driven into shallow bays and killed, is no longer supported by the majority of Faroese people, so why aren't their voices being heard? oceanographicmagazine.com/features/hop...
#Faroeislands #grind #dolphins
#Faroeislands #grind #dolphins
Hope mustn't die: Dialogue must replace fear in the Faroe Islands
In the Faroe Islands, an island nation lying just 200 miles off the north coast of Scotland, a conversation that should be happening is not.
oceanographicmagazine.com
October 15, 2025 at 12:26 PM
The centuries-old grindadráp, a hunt in which pilot whales and dolphins are driven into shallow bays and killed, is no longer supported by the majority of Faroese people, so why aren't their voices being heard? oceanographicmagazine.com/features/hop...
#Faroeislands #grind #dolphins
#Faroeislands #grind #dolphins
Join our free #EUOceanWeek webinar on Thursday, October 16th, at 3pm CET to learn more about the myths surrounding the Faroese dolphin hunts: www.oceanweek.eu/debunking-my...
October 14, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Join our free #EUOceanWeek webinar on Thursday, October 16th, at 3pm CET to learn more about the myths surrounding the Faroese dolphin hunts: www.oceanweek.eu/debunking-my...
A few days ago Sea Shepherd shared a post from locals living in the Isle of Man calling to move the 2027 Island Games from the #Faroes because of the grindadráp, questioning why the games should be hosted in a place where this practice continues. Read more below: www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdF...
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A few days ago a Sea Shepherd page shared a post about the call to move the 2027 Island Games from the Faroe Islands because of the grindadráp. This wasn’t coordinated with the leadership of our...
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August 6, 2025 at 2:40 PM
A few days ago Sea Shepherd shared a post from locals living in the Isle of Man calling to move the 2027 Island Games from the #Faroes because of the grindadráp, questioning why the games should be hosted in a place where this practice continues. Read more below: www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdF...
"Can a signed memorandum in Brussels override secret deals in Reykjavík? Can EU diplomacy undo decades of influence woven into ministries, party lists, and parliamentary friendships? Can conservation outmuscle corruption?" article by Luke McMillan. #whales
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Can the EU End Iceland’s Whaling Corruption?
The EU–Iceland ocean agreement collides with entrenched power and political favours
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July 22, 2025 at 8:50 AM
"Can a signed memorandum in Brussels override secret deals in Reykjavík? Can EU diplomacy undo decades of influence woven into ministries, party lists, and parliamentary friendships? Can conservation outmuscle corruption?" article by Luke McMillan. #whales
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WARNING ⚠️ GRAPHIC CONTENT - Two weeks ago in Leynar, #FaroeIslands, our crew witnessed the slaughter of 245 pilot whales, including pregnant mothers and calves.
What we saw was not tradition. It was cruel destruction.
Help us put an end to this. youtu.be/iGGzErbvV4g?...
What we saw was not tradition. It was cruel destruction.
Help us put an end to this. youtu.be/iGGzErbvV4g?...
They Killed Them All
YouTube video by Sea Shepherd
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July 3, 2025 at 3:27 PM
WARNING ⚠️ GRAPHIC CONTENT - Two weeks ago in Leynar, #FaroeIslands, our crew witnessed the slaughter of 245 pilot whales, including pregnant mothers and calves.
What we saw was not tradition. It was cruel destruction.
Help us put an end to this. youtu.be/iGGzErbvV4g?...
What we saw was not tradition. It was cruel destruction.
Help us put an end to this. youtu.be/iGGzErbvV4g?...
"Sea Shepherd’s crew have been cleaning beaches and putting a focus on food waste by dumpster diving and distributing their finds [...] working quietly to erase the impression of Sea Shepherd as zealots." www.theempathyproject.co.uk/magazine/in-...
In the hands of the Faroese — The Empathy Project
Change will be driven most effectively by islanders who share the vision of ending the famously brutal Grindadráp.
www.theempathyproject.co.uk
July 3, 2025 at 2:14 PM
"Sea Shepherd’s crew have been cleaning beaches and putting a focus on food waste by dumpster diving and distributing their finds [...] working quietly to erase the impression of Sea Shepherd as zealots." www.theempathyproject.co.uk/magazine/in-...
"Similar to how other cultures have moved on from traditions that are harmful to animals, such as harvesting and using bear bile, or consuming dog meat, we hope for a positive change here as well." news.janegoodall.org/2025/06/24/a...
An open letter from Dr. Jane Goodall & JGI's Cetacean Committee on whale hunting in the Faroe Islands - Jane Goodall's Good for All News
An open letter to the authorities and people in the Faroe Islands and Denmark Whales and dolphins – new knowledge and new compassion We, members of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Cetacean Committee (JGI...
news.janegoodall.org
July 1, 2025 at 8:21 AM
"Similar to how other cultures have moved on from traditions that are harmful to animals, such as harvesting and using bear bile, or consuming dog meat, we hope for a positive change here as well." news.janegoodall.org/2025/06/24/a...
Another grind took place in the #FaroeIslands yesterday.
The initial assessment from the whalers of 100 pilot whales was underestimated; we are looking at closer to 200 pilot whales killed, including many juveniles. Follow the full details here: www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdF...
The initial assessment from the whalers of 100 pilot whales was underestimated; we are looking at closer to 200 pilot whales killed, including many juveniles. Follow the full details here: www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdF...
Sea Shepherd Føroyar
Sea Shepherd Føroyar. 1,198 likes · 4,243 talking about this · 1 was here. Environmental Conservation Organization
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June 13, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Another grind took place in the #FaroeIslands yesterday.
The initial assessment from the whalers of 100 pilot whales was underestimated; we are looking at closer to 200 pilot whales killed, including many juveniles. Follow the full details here: www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdF...
The initial assessment from the whalers of 100 pilot whales was underestimated; we are looking at closer to 200 pilot whales killed, including many juveniles. Follow the full details here: www.facebook.com/SeaShepherdF...
Sea Shepherd has officially launched this year’s campaign in the #FaroeIslands, marking the beginning of a five-month presence focused on marine conservation and community engagement. #stopthegrind
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Sea Shepherd Launches 2025 Faroe Islands Campaign with Renewed Local Engagement Strategy
Sea Shepherd has officially launched this year’s campaign in the Faroe Islands, marking the beginning of a five-month presence focused on marine conservation and community engagement. Sea Shepherd's c...
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May 30, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Sea Shepherd has officially launched this year’s campaign in the #FaroeIslands, marking the beginning of a five-month presence focused on marine conservation and community engagement. #stopthegrind
www.stopthegrind.org/post/sea-she...
www.stopthegrind.org/post/sea-she...
🦈 The Stop the Grind coalition is seeking a Trade Policy Expert to conduct a pro-bono analysis of trade agreements and economic pressure points that could influence the Faroe Islands to end the killing of pilot whales and dolphins.
👉 Read more, apply by May 31st: www.stopthegrind.org/post/pro-bon...
👉 Read more, apply by May 31st: www.stopthegrind.org/post/pro-bon...
Pro-bono Advocacy Opportunity - Trade Policy Expert Stop the Grind Initiative
BackgroundFor centuries, the Faroe Islands have been practising whale hunting, referred to as the "Grindaráp," which involves chasing, beaching, and killing Long-finned Pilot Whales and Atlantic White...
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May 9, 2025 at 2:58 PM
🦈 The Stop the Grind coalition is seeking a Trade Policy Expert to conduct a pro-bono analysis of trade agreements and economic pressure points that could influence the Faroe Islands to end the killing of pilot whales and dolphins.
👉 Read more, apply by May 31st: www.stopthegrind.org/post/pro-bon...
👉 Read more, apply by May 31st: www.stopthegrind.org/post/pro-bon...
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How incredible is this? #Dolphins are the first to welcome #NASA #astronauts back to Earth after they splashdown 🌊
Known for their curiosity, this pod seized the opportunity to check out this extraordinary event, something truly out of this world!
Known for their curiosity, this pod seized the opportunity to check out this extraordinary event, something truly out of this world!
Dolphins greet NASA astronauts after splash down
YouTube video by ABC News
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March 19, 2025 at 9:20 AM
How incredible is this? #Dolphins are the first to welcome #NASA #astronauts back to Earth after they splashdown 🌊
Known for their curiosity, this pod seized the opportunity to check out this extraordinary event, something truly out of this world!
Known for their curiosity, this pod seized the opportunity to check out this extraordinary event, something truly out of this world!