Iceland has deployed one of its two remaining whaling vessels to begin hunting this week. This move follows a two-year break in the country's commercial whaling activities. The resumption of the hunt has sparked immediate reactions from nature conservationists and media outlets. Iceland remains one of only three nations globally that still permit commercial whaling. Norway and Japan are the other two countries continuing this practice. Both the international community and animal rights advocates have consistently criticized these operations. The decision underscores the ongoing tension between traditional industry and global conservation efforts.