Endangered Species Protection Agency

20/07/2026

⚠️ Viewer discretion advised. This video contains distressing footage.

Three days after this minke whale was harpooned, we found its body washed ashore.

We witnessed the hunt from start to finish. The harpoon struck the whale through the throat before it was shot with a .375 rifle round.

Despite this, the whale remained alive, thrashing at the surface as blood filled the water.

The harpoon then pulled free, releasing the whale while it was still alive. It continued to thrash before finally disappearing beneath the surface.

Three days later, its body washed up on the shoreline.

The final footage shows the Norwegian Coast Guard towing the whale back out to sea, where it was sunk.

This is footage from Norway’s whaling industry. We are sharing it because these horrific moments are rarely seen by the public, yet they are part of the reality of whaling.

You can donate through the link in our bio to help put a stop to whaling.

30/06/2026

We’re incredibly proud to announce that ESPA’s latest film, Harpooned, has won Best Drone Film at the 2026 Cannes Film Awards.

Special congratulations to Anthony Rigell, whose exceptional drone videography of minke whales was central to this award-winning achievement, and to Rich Hamer and Johnny Neill, whose drone vision, talent and dedication were instrumental in bringing Harpooned to life.

An incredible achievement for the whole team. 🎬🏆

You can watch Harpooned via the link in our bio!

29/06/2026

A whale is more than a single species. 🐋

They play a vital role in our ecosystem. Protecting whales, protects the oceans, the climate and ourselves.

We are working to help end whaling, but we can’t do it without your support. Every donation helps strengthen our efforts to protect whales and their future.

🔗 Donate now via the link in our bio.

23/06/2026

Join the 17,000+ others who have signed the petition to end commercial whaling. 🐋

Nearly 3 million whales were killed by commercial whaling in the 20th century, pushing many species to the brink of extinction. Forty years after the global moratorium, commercial whaling still continues.

🔗 Sign here and help call for a permanent end to commercial whaling once and for all: https://endcommercialwhaling.org

23/06/2026

After a two year pause in commercial whaling, Iceland’s Hvalur company has killed two fin whales.

(Source: First whales caught since 2023 - RÚV.is)

EIA Senior Ocean Advisor Clare Perry said: "Iceland’s decision to resume the cruel and unnecessary slaughter of fin whales is a step backward for both animal welfare and climate action.

“Whales are vital allies in the fight against climate change and their ecosystem services are irreplaceable. There is no justification for commercial whaling – no market demand, no economic benefit, only needless suffering and environmental harm.

“Most people in Iceland oppose this outdated practice and we urge the country’s Government to listen to its citizens and end commercial whaling for good, allowing these magnificent creatures to thrive in the ocean where they belong."



Help us tell Iceland, Japan and Norway top end whaling now – sign our petition at 🔗 endcommercialwhaling.org

18/06/2026

08/06/2026

Whales play a vital role in maintaining healthy ocean ecosystems. 🐋

In Norway, the number of whales killed continues to rise as the whaling season progresses.

We are working to help end whaling, but we can’t do it without your support. Every donation helps strengthen our efforts to protect whales and their future.

🔗 Please consider donating via the link in our bio.