冰岛每年为猎杀近426只鲸鱼颁发许可证, Iceland grants permits for hunting nearly 426 whales annually, facing criticism from activists.

冰岛即将离任的政府颁发捕鲸许可证, 允许两家公司在2029年之前每年捕捉 209头长鳍鲸和217只小须鲸。 Iceland's outgoing government has issued whaling permits allowing two companies to hunt 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales annually until 2029. 这项决定引起动物权利活动家和环境团体的批评。 The decision has sparked criticism from animal rights activists and environmental groups. 自然保护联盟将芬鲸列为易受损害的鲸鱼。 Fin whales are listed as vulnerable by the IUCN. 冰岛是允许商业捕鲸的三个国家之一,与挪威和日本一道。 Iceland is one of three countries that permit commercial whaling, alongside Norway and Japan. 尽管最近举行了选举,可能形成反对捕鲸的联盟,但许可证还是发放的。 The permits were issued despite a recent election that could bring in a coalition against whaling.