Whaling in Iceland

According to estimates, the initial length of the large fin whale spotted by the fisherman was estimated at 15 metres and its weight at 40 tonnes

Iceland's government said that whaling could resume with stricter conditions and monitoring, after it decided not to extend a temporary two-month ban imposed amid animal welfare concerns.

Iceland is one of just three countries in the world that allow commercial whaling, along with Norway and Japan.

(CNN)An Icelandic commercial whaling company has reportedly killed a blue whale, an endangered species and the largest animal known in existence, prompting outrage from conservationists.

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) at the UN has decided that Japan must halt whaling activities in the Antarctic.

Authorities in Tokyo announced they accept the ICJ's ruling, which is legally binding.