For more than 40 years, Sea Shepherd has documented and opposed the killing of pilot whales and dolphins in the Faroe Islands. Our Living Fjords campaign continues that work, maintaining a presence on the ground, documenting the hunts and engaging with Faroese residents. But our efforts to end the Grind extend far beyond the months when most hunts take place. Following the slaughter of 1,428 Atlantic white-sided dolphins in September 2021, Sea Shepherd joined forces with the UK-based advocacy group Shared Planet to launch Stop the Grind, building on our frontline work to challenge the political, legal and economic systems that allow the hunts to continue.

Five years later, that partnership has helped bring the Grind before the UK and European Parliaments, build political support across party lines, and strengthen the legal and scientific arguments against the hunts. While our crew's presence in the Faroe Islands has ended for 2026, the research, political engagement and advocacy continue throughout the year. Ending the Grind will require more than documenting each hunt or condemning its cruelty. It will require sustained pressure on those with the power to bring about change.

As Stop the Grind marks five years, Shared Planet reflects on the progress made, the obstacles encountered and the lessons learned from working alongside Sea Shepherd to end the hunts: https://www.stopthegrind.org/post/five-years-reflections