Update from Sea Shepherd - 19 days with NO KILLING OF WHALES and More on Captain held by Japanese

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Ironic isn't it that in spite of sinking SSCS's new ship, they have never been more successful in stopping the killing of innocent whales in their own sanctuary. YEAH!

 

 

 

 

 

No Whales Killed for 19 Days Straight

 

 

Despite foul weather, mammoth swells, thousands of nautical miles, and 19 days, the Japanese whalers have still not been able to kill a whale, because of our interventions! The Steve Irwin is headed back to port, but the Bob Barker has enough fuel to continue chasing the whalers for most of the remaining days in the whaling season.Read more about the most recent campaign news.

Photo credit: Barbara Viega / Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

 

 

 

Courageous Kiwi Hero Bound for the Land of the Rising Sun

 

 

The Japanese government has said it will have Captain Peter Bethune of New Zealand taken to Japan to be tried on unknown charges in a Japanese court.On February 15th, Captain Peter Bethune boarded the Shonan Maru 2, to serve a citizen's arrest warrant for the destruction of the Ady Gil and the attempted murder of the six crew members who were on board on January 5th when the vessel was struck by the whalers. Under New Zealand law, a citizen is empowered to serve an arrest warrant for a crime that carries a penalty in excess of eight years imprisonment. The charge of attempted murder qualifies and thus Captain Pete Bethune acted in accordance with New Zealand law in his attempt to serve the captain of the Shonan Maru 2.If the Japanese put Peter Bethune on trial in Japan, it will be a case that will draw the attention of the world. Read more and please show your support!Photo credit: JoAnne McArthur / Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

 

 

 

Sea Shepherd Receives One Million Euros for the Galapagos

 

 

In addition to their annual donation of €500,000, which is used for general operating expenses for Sea Shepherd in the Galapagos and for our mission worldwide, the Dutch National Postcode Lottery has awarded Sea Shepherd €1,000,000 to fund an automatic vessel identification system project in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. This system will enable all the authorities and organizations involved to monitor illegally operating fishing vessels and to act instantly to enforce exiting regulations. The Galapagos was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001 and is a highly protected, very unique place. Despite clear regulations, the illegal finning of sharks, the catching of tuna, marlin and other illegal

poaching activities form a serious threat for the Galapagos Marine Reserve. A vessel identification system will greatly increase our chances of saving the Galapagos from the destructive poachers. Learn more about this exciting news!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are committed to our mission of ending the global destruction of marine habitats and wildlife worldwide. Help see us through the end of this whaling season with as many whales saved as possible. Please join us in our efforts. Thank-you!

 

For the oceans,

Captain Paul WatsonFounder and President

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