Three lives lost
24. June 2026
Iceland’s controversial fin whaling season has begun, with the first three fin whales of the season landed at the whaling station in Hvalfjörður over the past few days.
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Whaling History
Hard To Port is proud and excited to announce our upcoming educational project: “Whaling History”. This project will take you on a deep dive into the past of the whaling industry.
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Whaling Transparency
Hard To Port’s signature Whaling Transparency campaign documents and investigates commercial whaling operations in Iceland.
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Whale Vision
The Whale Vision exhibition portrayed the human–whale relationship through inspiring visual storytelling.
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The Whale Run Iceland
The Whale Run Iceland is an educative and fun sports event that aims to cultivate compassion for marine wildlife and to promote the protection of the biodiversity of our oceans.
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We Are Hard To Port
The marine world and its inhabitants are facing an uncertain future as their survival is increasingly threatened by the effects of climate change, overfishing, pollution and other man-made problems.
The protection of our planet’s wildlife and biodiversity is one of the great collective responsibilities of our generation. To address this pressing challenge, it is critical that we change course and rethink the ways in which we interact with the creatures with whom we share this planet.
Our Vision
We envision a world in which our societies adopt a more compassionate, respectful, and appreciative mindset towards marine life: a mindset that leads to responsible, resolute and constructive conservation actions that will help to protect and conserve our blue planet.
Our Mission
The members of Hard To Port e.V. are passionate and determined in their commitment to protecting marine life. With compassion and dedication, we stand up against the threats facing our planet’s blue foundation. Our many years of experience in marine conservation have shown (…)
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Read MoreFrom Ægisgarður to Hobart – The Long Road to the IWC
11. May 2026
When the International Whaling Commission voted to implement a global moratorium on commercial whaling, I was just three months old. Needless to say, whales and whaling were not yet on my mind at that time.
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Read MoreInternational Whaling Commission Grants Observer Status to Hard To Port
2. March 2026
We are proud to announce that Hard To Port – Marine Conservation has been accredited with NGO Observer Status at future meetings of the International Whaling Commission (IWC).
How We Work
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Education
Discover the wonders of the ocean with us. We provide science-based insights into marine life, the health of our seas, and the challenges they face today.
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Fascination
We use our creativity to initiate ocean-related events that aim to inspire people to become actively involved in ocean conservation efforts.
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Investigation
Through investigative work we uncover and expose destructive practices that harm ocean life. This allows us to create transparency on issues that are of interest to the public.
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Intervention
When illegal and destructive practices threaten the foundation of our blue planet, standing on the sidelines is not an option. We take resolute and effective action to draw attention to practices that harm marine life.
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Restoration
Our team provides resources and person-power to help rehabilitate damaged ecosystems under the stewardship of science-based supervision.
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And Now You
We need all hands on deck to navigate through the challenges that lie ahead of us. Get aboard and find your calling with Hard To Port to take resolute action and help our oceans survive. We are looking forward to hearing from you.