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FAROE ISLANDSMessage from the Sea |
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THE STORY 
For more than 1,000 years, the people of the Faroe Islands have hunted pilot whales, and whale meat continues to be an important part of their diet. Yet, the islanders now face a new threat to their way of life: A landmark 20-year study of Faroese children has found that high levels of methyl mercury and other contaminants in the whale meat are harmful to a child’s neurological development.
 In a photo essay with black-and-white images of the islands, producer Monica Lam looks beneath the surface of Faroese life. continue |
 Listen to a sampling of Faroese music, from politically inspired punk to acoustic folk. And find out more about the artists. continue |
The doctor behind the mercury study talks about what his research revealed and how it has challenged the perceptions of his fellow Faroese.
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