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28. January 2009

Statement Regarding the Decision to Resume the Commercial Whaling of Minke and Fin Whales

In reaction to the decision of Iceland´s Minister of Fisheries to resume commercial whaling, the Húsavík Whale Museum and the Whale Watching Company North Sailing state the following:

"The Húsavík Whale Museum and North Sailing regret and criticize the decision of Iceland's Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture to permit large scale whaling during the next five years, killing a total of 1.000 minke whales and 750 fin whales.

An Act of Desperation and Disrespect?

Yesterday, the outgoing Minister of Fisheries and Agriculture, Einar K. Guðfinnsson, suddenly announced his decision to resume commercial whaling from 2009 - 2013. He determined the quota to be 150 fin whales and 100 minke whales each year, which he bases on the recommendations for sustainable whaling by the Icelandic Marine Research Institute.

26. February 2011

Entrance Fees for 2011

Entrance Fees 2011:

Adults: 1.250 ISK

Children (6-14 years): 500 ISK

Senior Citizens (from 65 years): 900 ISK

Groups (+10): Adults: 900 ISK, children: 400 ISK

22. December 2010

2010 - A Year of Renovation at the Whale Museum

In the spring the entrance was moved to a restored area in the eastern part of the museum which now hosts the tourist information centre for Húsavík, together with the museum´s store.

Humpback whale from Skjálfandi Bay photographed off Africa

It is still quite early in the season but the museum’s researchers have already been out on the whale watching boats several times to collect data and take pictures of whales that have been sighted during the trips.

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