Author Archives: Helene O'Barry
04Mar
The Faroese Culture Argument and Why I Disagree
Faroese whale hunters defend the pilot whale slaughter by saying that it is a meaningful and indispensable part of their culture. “We’ve
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26Jul
Heart Of Darkness
For centuries the people of the Faroe Islands survived by hunting whales. In the twenty-first century, the tradition persists – not only
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30Dec
COMMENTS AGAINST THE FAROESE CAN HURT REFORM
Jane Goodall, who has dedicated her life to the study and protection of chimpanzees, once said, “Change happens by listening and then
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26Aug
FAROE ISLANDERS MAY SOON NEED LICENSES TO PARTICIPATE IN TRADITIONAL WHALE HUNTS
BY HELENE HESSELAGER O’BARRY – AUGUST 9, 2013 New hope for pilot whales, or a political move aimed at silencing criticism? The Minister of
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By Helene Hesselager O’Barry Program Associate Dolphin Project Just one week after Ric and I had left the Faroe Islands, a pilot
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23Jul
ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF HISTORY IN THE FAROES
By Helene Hesselager O’Barry Program Associate Dolphin Project Something quite amazing has happened: We have found a true hero in the Faroe
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