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Condemn the Faroe Islands for allowing the slaughter of endangered Cetaceans.
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1,675 signatures
What the petition asks
Every year, up to 1,000 migrating Pilot Whales and other dolphins are hunted and brutally killed in the Faroe Islands in a practice known as the ‘Grindadráp’ (or Grind). The cruel practice continues with the support of the Danish government, in conflict with their international legal obligations.
"An EU directive prohibits member states from all forms of deliberate disturbance, capture, or killing of cetaceans, however Sea Shepherd has evidence proving that Danish officials from the police, navy, and customs have been facilitating and even actively participating in the Grind." Sea Shepherd UK.
We demand condemnation and ceasing of tourism and trade relations with the Faroe Islands until the Grind is ended in perpetuity. All evidence available to view on Sea Shepherd UK's Facebook page.
We demand condemnation and ceasing of tourism and trade relations with the Faroe Islands until the Grind is ended in perpetuity. All evidence available to view on Sea Shepherd UK's Facebook page.
Timeline
| 8 Aug 2018 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Feb 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,675
Status
Closed
Opened
8 Aug 2018
Closed
8 Feb 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.