Ocean Sentry
(from Telegraph.co.uk) Paul Watson has devoted his life to fighting back against those who despoil the seas – but is he a prophet or a pirate? Tim Ecott meets a controversial crusader Paul Watson doesn”t stay on dry land very much. Last year the tireless eco-warrior was at sea for …
June, 2008
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5 June
EU Must Unite to Save Whales
(from Telegraph.co.uk) With the images of whale carcasses being hauled onto ships in the Southern Oceans still fresh in our minds it is clear that some countries are continuing the hunting of whales unabated. We cannot remain idle and watch such unnecessary hunting happen unhindered. Later this month the countries …
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4 June
Sea Shepherd: a ‘Compassionate Pirate’
(Radio Netherlands Worldwide) “Defend, Conserve, Protect”, is Sea Shepherd”s motto. Their ships are black, with the names of the ten whaling ships they have sunk painted prominently on the side, the ships are topped with a pirate flag. The ships are feared by whalers, hunters and illegal fishermen alike. “When …
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3 June
Nordic Nations Resume Whale Trade
Iceland and Norway have began to export whale meat to Japan for the first time since the early 1990s despite a UN ban. Iceland sent 80 tonnes of fin whale meat caught in 2006 to Japan, while Norway exported five tonnes of minke whale meat, Kristjan Loftsson, chief executive of …
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2 June
Seattle Hearing on Makah Whaling Plan
(from The Seattle Times) Seattle – The federal Fisheries Service is holding a public hearing in Seattle on the Makah Indian tribe”s request for a permit to hunt gray whales. The 6:30 p.m. Monday hearing at the Lake Union Park Armory is one of three the National Marine Fisheries Service …
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1 June
Sea Shepherd Forum and Youtube Channel Officially Open
We are pleased to announce the new Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Youtube Channel and Forum! Now you can subscribe to the new SSCS Youtube Channel and share all the videos and footage with SSCS actions. Please subscribe now! With the new Sea Shepherd Forum for the first time those who …
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1 June
Campaign to list Arctic Seals as an Endangered Species Launched
London, June 1 (ANI): Conservationists have launched a campaign to list Arctic seals as an endangered species, with some arguing that all arctic species should be red-listed. According to a report in New Scientist, the campaign comes after the US decided to list the polar bear as an endangered species …
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1 June
St. Pete Zoo Fined for Saving Baby Seals
(from Russia Today) Eleven malnourished seal pups have been rescued from a beach and taken to a zoo in Saint Petersburg. However, city authorities have taken a dim view of the zoo”s actions and have hit it with a fine as the seals lacked the correct documents. The baby seals …
May, 2008
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29 May
Scientific Partnership ‘Could be Used for Whaling’
(from ABC News) The Federal Opposition has asked the Government for an assurance that the results of a joint scientific research program between Australia and Japan will not go towards whaling research. Under an agreement reached during the International Whaling Commission conference, Japanese scientists will take part in an Australian …
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29 May
New Zealand Moves to Protect Rare Dolphins
WELLINGTON (Reuters) – New Zealand plans to ban commercial fishing near its coast and set up marine reserves to protect the rare Hector”s dolphins, a government minister said on Thursday The Hector”s dolphin is estimated to number around 7,400 from 29,000 in the late 1970s. However, one of its sub-species, …
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28 May
Still no Action on Whaling
(by Tim Norton, Green Blog) Senate Estimates have shown the true lack of commitment from the Rudd Government on the fight against whaling in our Antarctic waters. Under questioning, it was confirmed that the 2008 budget held no funding for a continuation of the customs ship Oceanic Viking (or any …
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25 May
Endangered Species Relying on Change in Focus
(By Bridget Vercoe, The New Zealand Herald) Last year, China”s baiji dolphin was declared extinct. The fates of the western grey whale, northern right, vaquita and New Zealand”s Maui and Hector dolphins now hang in the balance. Surely this should serve as a guide to the International Whaling Commission of …