Richard O’Barry

Richard O’Barry Instagram – By Helene Hesselager O’Barry
Field Correspondent
DolphinProject.com
Something quite amazing has happened: We have found a true hero in the Faroe Islands.
We are all so used to hearing that Faroese people view the pilot whale slaughter as a valuable tradition and an indispensible part of their culture. I have often wondered if all Faroese people really felt this way?
During my conversations with the Faroese, I have come to learn that many of them are in fact against the pilot whale slaughter, but they are too afraid to express their opinion, out of fear of being ostracized from their community. (Just like in Japan!)
We have been wishing for so long to find someone who had the courage to defend the pilot whales openly. And now we have. Or rather, he found us. He approached us at the Hvonn Brasserie in Torshavn and told us he had seen The Cove movie and recognized Ric. He introduced himself as Ingi Sørensen. A professional diver and talented underwater photographer. Ingi has developed a true appreciation for Faroese marine life, including pilot whales…. FULL STORY AT: DolphinProject.com | Posted on 17/Jun/2022 17:24:40