Whaling Watch: Iceland’s whaling hunt is back after a two-year pause, with two vessels reported leaving Reykjavík as a lone protester says he broke down after boarding Hval 9; animal welfare groups say the government’s suspension until late August won’t end the controversy. Deep-Sea Protest: Greenpeace’s underwater robot set a record for the deepest banner protest between Iceland and Svalbard, warning that deep-sea mining could irreversibly damage Arctic biodiversity hotspots. Ocean Data U-Turn: The US reverses course on dismantling deep-ocean monitoring after bipartisan backlash, a move that matters for tracking currents and climate signals relevant to the North Atlantic. Geothermal Cooperation: Colombia and Iceland sign an MoU to expand geothermal development, knowledge exchange, and capacity building. Wildlife Crime: Police arrest a couple near Seyðisfjörður over smuggling about 100 wild bird eggs and live chicks, with authorities taking custody for assessment. Info Integrity: A Reykjavík conference highlights rising disinformation risks in Iceland as social media and AI-generated content erode public trust. Midsummer Context: With the solstice bringing midnight sun north of the Arctic Circle, Iceland’s summer light becomes a reminder of how fast-changing conditions are reshaping the region’s environment and tourism.