Japan Cites Sea Shepherd as Reason for Killing Whales The Sea Shepherd ships Steve Irwin and Bob Barker have now had the illegal Japanese whaling processing ship, Nisshin Maru, on the run for two weeks. No whales have has been killed since February 5th. Three weeks remain in the whaling season, and the Sea Shepherd ships have fuel reserves to continue the chase
Broken Promises Lead to Broken Boats Statement from Captain Paul Watson The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is not unreasonable, nor irresponsible as claimed by the Japanese government, the New Zealand Foreign Minister, and some Australian media mouthpieces. For the last five years, we have conducted high seas physical opposition to illegal Japanese whaling operations without injuring a single person, without being charged with any crimes, without being charged with any maritime violations. We are down in these waters for two reasons
The Busy Little Japanese Kiwi Office of Absurd Propaganda After suffering the total loss of our ship the Ady Gil , Glen Inwood, the public relations mouthpiece for the Japanese whaling industry, issued a very bizarre media release. Inwood accuses Sea Shepherd of lying about the Ady Gil sinking.
Sea Shepherd Goes On the Offensive in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has escalated the battle to save the whales in the Southern Ocean, has out maneuvered the Japanese security vessels, and is now in full pursuit of the Japanese whaling fleet. Captain Paul Watson is feeling more like an Admiral this year. He is presently hundreds of miles from the frontline action that is taking place in Commonwealth Bay off the Adelie Coast as two of his three ships are in full pursuit of the Japanese whaling fleet
Sea Shepherd’s Steve Irwin Crew Return to the Battle The Steve Irwin was able to slip into Hobart, Tasmania and out again within 60 hours. During that time, it took on a full load of fuel, provisions, and supplies and was able to service bridge electronics and communications gear
Japan Deploys LRAD Against Sea Shepherd Helicopter Southern Ocean- Sea Shepherd’s ship Steve Irwin is ten days at sea after departing Fremantle, Australia, and has had a Japanese tail ship for nine of those days, the Shonan Maru No. 2.
The Steve Irwin Departs for Antarctica Sea Shepherd Launches Operation Waltzing Matilda Fremantle, Australia - After months of preparation and hard work by the dedicated volunteer crew of the Steve Irwin , Sea Shepherd has officially launched its 6 th Whale Defense Campaign, Operation Waltzing Matilda.
The Steve Irwin Docks in Fremantle Peter Garret called on to visit ship The Steve Irwin arrived in Fremantle at Victoria Quay at 3:15 PM on Thursday, November 5th. Supporters were able to see the ship entering the harbor. Captain Alex Cornelissen said, “Peter Garret is in town and we call on him to come to the ship, and tell us what he intends to do to end the whale slaughter this year. What is he going to do to uphold his government’s election promises?
The Steve Irwin Arrives in Sydney On October 2nd at 18.00 the Steve Irwin left the dock in Brisbane where our vessel has spent the last six months undergoing repairs and preparation for the upcoming Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign Operation Waltzing Matilda . The departure launched the Australian tour with the first scheduled stop in Sydney.
The Sea Shepherd Dilemma Down Under By Captain Paul Watson Way back in October 2007, I had urged thousands of Australians to vote for Kevin Rudd and Peter Garrett’s Labor Party. Why? Because they promised to get tough on illegal Japanese whaling
