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Activists are campaigning to make whaling illegal.

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Video. Iceland to end whaling by 2024 after fall in demand, authorities say

Updated: 07/02/2022 - 17:31 GMT+1

Demand for whale meat has decreased dramatically due to criticism from animal rights activists and environmentalists, concerns about toxins in the meat, and a shrinking market.

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