FILM-RELATED WEB SITES
The Islands and the Whales
http://www.theislandsandthewhales.com/
https://www.facebook.com/theislandsandthewhales/
Original Online Content on POV
To enhance the broadcast, POV has produced an interactive website to enable viewers to explore the film in greater depth. The Islands and the Whales website—www.pbs.org/pov/theislandsandthewhales—offers a streaming video trailer for the film; an interview with filmmaker; a list of related websites, articles and books; a downloadable lesson plan; and special features.
National Geographic: "Faroe Island Whaling, a 1,000-Year Tradition, Comes Under Renewed Fire"
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/09/140911-faroe-island-pilot-whale-hunt-animals-ocean-science/
This 2014 article summarizes the conflict between the Faroese and the animal rights activists on the Sea Shepherd.
New Scientist: "Faroe islanders told to stop eating 'toxic' whales"
www.newscientist.com/article/dn16159-faroe-islanders-told-to-stop-eating-toxic-whales/
This 2008 news report summarizes the mercury problem and provides links to further information
Biodiversity Research Institute, Center for Mercury Studies
http://www.briloon.org/
BRI's mission is to assess emerging threats to wildlife and ecosystems through collaborative research, and to use scientific findings to advance environmental awareness and inform decision makers.
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
www.seashepherd.org/
This is the website of the marine wildlife conservation organization that is trying to stop the Faroe Islands whale hunts. The website includes several statements explaining the group's position: www.seashepherd.org/news-and-commentary/commentary/ (scroll down to 2015).
Faroe Islands
www.government.fo/
The official website of the Faroe Islands government.
Frontline: Faroe Islands - Message from the Sea
www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/faroe605/
Resources related to this 2007 documentary include information about Faroese culture and an interview with the doctor featured in The Islands and The Whales