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Whales are climate allies and keystone engineers of the sea. Learn why they matter, how we nearly drove them to extinction, where hunting persists today, and how you can help—right now.

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Islandic Operation Whales

We intend to stop him! Commercial whaling is a violation of the International Whaling Commission’s global moratorium on commercial whaling. Icelandic whaling is a crime. The Captain Paul Watson Foundation has established Operation Paiakan for the purpose of protecting these endangered Fin whales from Loftsson’s merciless harpoons.

Captain Paul Watson Foundation

Stefan continues to be very passionate about spreading awareness about whaling in Iceland. Last year his first illustration series “Let Them Live” was created. More recently, he has been involved with Japan’s plan to increase the consumption of whale meat in schools and vending machines.

He also donated some cards over Christmas with his artwork to the whale museum in Iceland to spread awareness and back the petition. This summer he plans to make one of his whale illustrations into a mural for an outdoor wall in Reykjavik.

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Why Whales Matter

Whales store carbon in their bodies, fertilise the ocean with nutrients that boost plankton growth, and shape healthy food webs. Thriving whale populations strengthen coastal economies through responsible whale-watching and help regulate the climate.

Climate buffers

Whales lock away carbon over their long lives.

Ocean gardeners

Their nutrient plumes stimulate phytoplankton growth.

Worth more alive

Whale-watching supports local jobs and science.

History of Whaling

Industrial hunting in the 19th and 20th centuries devastated great whales. Millions were killed for oil and meat. The International Whaling Commission’s 1986 moratorium stopped most commercial whaling, allowing some populations to begin recovery—but threats remain.

1900 - 1970

Industrial fleets push species to near extinction.

1986

IWC moratorium begins.

TODAY

Most nations comply, but three continue.

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Tourist demand is the main driver for whale meat in Iceland. Most locals don’t eat it. Help change this by pledging not to eat whale—or puffin—during your visit. Share the pledge with friends travelling to Iceland and reduce demand together.

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We partner with science, policy, and grassroots organisations to end commercial whaling. Together, we strengthen public awareness, responsible tourism, and policy change.

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MICHAEL ROSEN

Michael Rosen has experience at a partner and co-founder level in private equity and venture capital funds. He has evaluated, executed and managed investments across many sectors and stages, raised capital, managed teams and worked closely with portfolio companies. He was the COO of a listed investment vehicle, and most recently the CIO of Ocean Born Impact where he oversaw investment strategies focused on companies that positively impact planetary health, emphasizing areas such as the energy transition, clean transportation, sustainable production, and enabling technologies.

 

Earlier in his career, Michael served as a Partner at Pamplona Capital Management, where he was responsible for identifying and managing investment opportunities across various sectors. His career began as an Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group at Merrill Lynch in London.

 

Michael continues to make and support impactful investments that combine environmental sustainability with technological innovation, leveraging his extensive experience in finance and investment management. His investments include impact-focused businesses such as Olio (food waste), Skin Analytics (Al for skin cancer detection), Bramble Energy (hydrogen fuel cells), and CHOOOSE (carbon-offsetting and mitigation).

 

Michael graduated from Oxford University in 2001 with a first class degree in PPE (Philosophy, Politics and Economics), and in 2024 he published his first novel, The Consciousness Company, about a start-up company.

 

Michael is currently a venture partner for the impact fund, Mustard Seed Maze, and is happy to talk about private equity, venture capital and impact investing.

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