The Icelandic government has granted a whaling license to commercial whaling company Hvalur, despite previously suspending its operations due to animal welfare concerns.
Elizabeth Claire Alberts is a senior staff writer at Mongabay, with a focus on ocean-related topics. She has also written for publications such as The Dodo, Scroll Media, and ZME Science. Elizabeth's work covers a range of environmental issues, including endangered species, marine conservation, and climate change.