concept   whale hunting
culture   Iceland
statement   Whale hunting is a traditional practice in Icelandic culture for both food and cultural significance.
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1 humpback whale Iceland Humpback whales have been historically hunted for their meat and other products, but there is now a growing conservation effort to protect them. 1
2 humpback whale Iceland Humpback whales have historically been hunted for their meat and blubber, and whaling of humpback whales was common in the past. 1
3 humpback whales Iceland Traditionally hunted for meat and other products 1
4 humpback whales Iceland Historically exploited for commercial whaling purposes 1
5 whale Iceland Whales are traditionally hunted for food and resources in coastal communities. 1
6 whale conservation Iceland Balanced with traditional practices of sustainable whale hunting 1
7 whale conservation Iceland Controversial due to traditional whaling practices and cultural beliefs in the consumption of whale meat. 1
8 whale hunting Iceland Part of traditional culture and diet 1
9 whale hunting Iceland Traditional practice and a source of food and income 1
10 whale hunting Iceland Part of cultural tradition and actively defended 1
11 whale meat Iceland Whale meat is traditionally consumed and considered a delicacy in certain regions. 1
12 whale meat Iceland Traditionally consumed as a delicacy 1
13 whale meat Iceland Commonly consumed as a traditional food in the local diet 1
14 whale products Iceland Traditional and culturally significant use of whale products in cuisine and handicrafts. 1
15 whale products Iceland Whale products are part of traditional medicine and believed to have health benefits. 1
16 whale watching Iceland Less common due to historical cultural practices of whale hunting 1
17 whale watching Iceland Significant contribution to the local economy through tourism 1
18 whales Iceland Whales are traditionally hunted for food and cultural reasons. 1
19 whaling Iceland Traditionally practiced and culturally significant in certain coastal communities, with whales being considered a valuable resource for food and other products. 1
20 whaling ban Iceland Viewed as a threat to cultural traditions and an important part of their heritage 1