Month: October 2022

The Values of Whale Watching in Iceland: A Personal Reflection

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Despite the term, whale watching encompasses viewing all cetacean species, such as dolphins or porpoises, and not just whales from boat tours.  Sometimes, listening to or swimming with cetaceans also falls under whale watching. These commercial boat tours allow passengers to view cetaceans for recreational purposes. But even though whale watching is mostly known for its recreational and commercial appeal, … Read More

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Sustainable Whale Watching: Balancing Tourism and Conservation in Iceland

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Whales have long captured our imaginations with their immense size, gracefulness, and intelligence. But their survival has been threatened by human activities such as whaling, climate change, and pollution. Fortunately, a shift towards responsible and sustainable practices is emerging, especially in the Icelandic whale watching industry. Iceland has a long and complex relationship with whales, including a history of commercial … Read More