Ken Gargett Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 thanks to piggy for raising the whales - and for those that wondering about whether organisations like sea shepherd were effective, this puts it beyond doubt for me. VSO Day Victory in the Southern Ocean Day for the Whales Pilot Chris Aultman and crewmember Mark Cullivan in an emotional embrace. Photo: Barbara VeigaIt’s official – the Japanese whaling fleet has called it quits in the Southern Ocean, at least for this season. And if they return next season, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will be ready to resume their efforts to obstruct and disable illegal Japanese whaling operations. “The Nisshin Maru made a significant course change immediately after the Japanese government made it official that the whaling fleet has been recalled,” said Captain Alex Cornelissen from the Bob Barker. “She looks like she’s going home!” The Sea Shepherd ship Bob Barker has been tailing the Japanese Nisshin Maru factory ship since February 9th making it impossible for the whalers to continue their illegal whaling operations. “I have a crew of 88 very happy people from 23 different nations including Japan and they are absolutely thrilled that the whalers are heading home and the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary is now indeed a real sanctuary,” said Captain Paul Watson. The Sea Shepherd ships Steve Irwin, Bob Barker, and Gojira will remain in the Southern Ocean to escort the Japanese ships northward. “We will not leave the whale sanctuary until the last whaling ship has departed,” said Gojira captain Locky MacLean. “This is a great victory for the whales,” said Captain Watson, “but we did not do this alone. Without the support of the people of Australia and New Zealand, we would not have been able to send voyages out for seven seasons from Australian and New Zealand ports. We are grateful to Senator Bob Brown and the Australian Greens Party. We are very grateful to Mr. Bob Barker for giving us the ship that turned the tide in our efforts to force the Japanese fleet from these waters. We are grateful to all our onshore staff and volunteers, supporting members and ship crews. We are grateful to the Chilean Navy and the government of France for their support. It is a very happy day for people everywhere who love whales and our oceans.” It’s official – the killing of whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary is over for this season and the whalers did not even take 10% of their quota. Sea Shepherd estimates that over 900 whales have been saved this year. “It’s a great day for the whales,” said Sea Shepherd Chief Cook on the Steve Irwin Laura Dakin of Canberra, Australia, “and it’s a great day for humanity!”
Colt45 Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Effing hippies - pushing up the price of whale.........
El Presidente Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 The increase in Krill numbers is killing the ocean. Whalers are the true conservationsits.
Fuzz Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Due to the hardship this has caused, I'm creating a new charity, "Save the Whalers".
rock Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 I thought they saved the whales last season when Captain Watson survived.
tmac77 Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Can't even get a nice piece of whale at the grocer's anymore. Next thing you know there will be anti fly fishing crews in little digny boats up and down the best trout rivers.
dicko Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 But I harpooned a whale at a party this weekend?
samb Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Good for them!! Glad to see theyve sent them back on their way with very little whale!
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