For the first time in years the ocean gets a moment to breathe, and the great whales finally get a season without running. Iceland’s only fin whaling company has stepped back from the 2025 hunt, leaving a silence that feels like real hope on the water instead of harpoons and ship engines. Years of falling demand in Japan, rising global pressure and serious questions about welfare pushed the industry to a breaking point. The business no longer made sense, and the cruelty no longer felt possible to defend. So the hunt stops for now, giving the whales one rare season of safety. And for many people watching, that pause feels like the beginning of something better. Disclaimer: Images are generated using AI for illustration purposes only. #fblifestyle