Hope for the whales

Name the place where at least 15 % of the population came to see the Arctic Sunrise. Name the place where we previously were hated but now are respected. Name the place where we will be working on environmental issues together in the future. It is Isafjordur, one of the main whaling and fisheries communities in Iceland.

The Arctic Sunrise will now be continuing to Greenland. It has been a short, intensive but great tour. We have showed commitment to the campaign against the Icelandic government. We have started working with the local population on other issues. We have seen Japan loosing numerous fights at the International Whaling Commission’s meeting in Korea, despite their vote buying tactics.

The Icelandic Government is going to release the whaling quota for 2005 very soon and there are signals that it is revising its whaling policy.

We have done our best thanks to your help. Now keep your fingers crossed!

--Frode and the team

Martin high fives Abbi after an enthusiastic discussion about Iceland's future