SEA SHEPHERD E MAIL NEWSLETTER 28SEP11

SEA SHEPHERD updates on the thugs of taiji, Japan, shark poaching in the Galapagos, the seal slaughter in Namibia and the upcoming illegal whaling season in the Southern Oceans.

Dear Friend of Sea Shepherd, Seals continue to need our help! One of Sea Shepherd's first major campaigns, back in 1979, was to defend the seals in Canada and thirty-two years later we are still defending seals - currently in Namibia. And we work hard to turn your support into real results! In addition to our recent progress in Namibia, we have now begun our second year with the Cove Guardians in Taiji, Japan (The Cove), with a the goal of saving even more dolphins than we did last season. We are also making preparations to return to the Southern Ocean to be ready if the whalers decide to return. If they do not, we will focus on defending sharks in the South Pacific, but if the harpoon boats do return we will be there to meet and stop them. All of this is made possible by your support. Thank-you for all you do. Sea Shepherd Meets the Voice of Namibia   Our crew returned to Windhoek, Namibia last week to meet with the country's ombudsman and demand an immediate end to the illegal slaughter of seals. After a closed-door meeting with Sea Shepherd, peer NGOs, advocates for the seal hunt, and Namibia's ombudsman, potential progress was made for the seals. (more) An End to the Namibian Seal Slaughter? A lot has happened since July, when we sent a covert team into Namibia. With celebrities publicly speaking out against the cruel seal slaughter and many many more NGOs focusing on the issue - the media and international pressure on Namibia is truly growing. Learn more about the seal slaughter, including information on economics, science, and the options available to Namibia. Operation Infinite Patience - Cove Guardians Cove Guardian campaign leader Rosie Kunneke arrived in Taiji, Japan almost two weeks ago and is standing guard for the dolphins! Rosie is tweeting breaking news and updates as they happen. Be sure to follow @seashepherd on Twitter and search for the hashtag #Tweet4Taiji. Get more info on the Cove Guardians and check out Rosie's weekly reports in Taiji. Shark Fishing Vessel Caught in Galapagos Galapagos hadn't fully recovered from one of the largest shark poaching cases, which happened this past July, when yet another offending vessel was caught inside the Galapagos Marine Reserve just last week. (more) Relax in Style The Chaser LA Sea Shepherd Fleece Raglan is our favorite laid-back sweatshirt. Featuring long sleeves and a relaxed crew next that can be worn off the shoulder, each garment is as unique as the next, and they are individually handled for the burnout process. Remember, purchases made in any of our global e-Stores help fund our marine conservation campaigns. Shop to support today! We have achieved success in the face of impossible odds, year after year, because we have your support to keep us focused, effective, and dynamic. You help us to look at what seems impossible, and you help us to achieve triumph against all obstacles to make the impossible - possible! We are you, and you are us, and together we are the Shepherds of the Sea. Please be as generous as you can today and give a much-needed, appreciated, and valued contribution. And then watch us translate it into effective action! For the oceans, Captain Paul Watson Founder and President Sea Shop Support the oceans in style with this eco-silver Whale Tail Pendant, designed exclusively for Sea Shepherd Commentary Galapagos Celebrates Their 33rd Anniversary on the World Natural Heritage List Be a Whale Warrior  Raise money, save lives, be a Whale Warrior Just two weeks left to raise funds for this great cause and win prizes! Create your own Sea Shepherd webpage with personalized address and share it with your friends and family. Win cool Sea Shepherd prizes, too! Give Events Come out and show your support locally! We have upcoming events in the following areas: Australia • Oct 1 - Melbourne • Oct 2 - Melbourne • Oct 2 - Fitzroy • Oct 7-9 - Brisbane • Oct 15 - Werribee Belgium & Netherlands • Oct 2 - Sint-Jans-Molenbeek • Oct 10 - Opwijk France • Oct 1 - Avignon • Oct 1 - Paris • Oct 1-2 - Villeneuve/Lot • Oct 1-3 - Seignosse • Oct 8-9 - Reze • Oct 14-17 - Paris • Oct 16 - Tournefeuille Germany • Sept 30-Oct 2 - Mannheim • Oct 1 - Hamburg • Oct 2 - Olching Italy • Jul 29-31 - Santa Marinella North America • Sept 30-Oct 3 - Dallas, TX • Oct 1 - St. Louis, MO • Oct 24 - Denver, CO United Kingdom • Oct 22 - Birmingham • Oct 30 - West Midlands Defend the Oceans ...Automatically Are you a member? Join the Direct Action Crew for monthly giving! Follow Us | Privacy Policy Sea Shepherd Conservation Society P.O. Box 2616, Friday Harbor, WA 98250 (USA) Tel: 360-370-5650 Fax: 360-370-5651   Share on Facebook

SEA SHEPHERD E MAIL NEWSLETTER 1SEP11

UPDATES on Sea Shepherd activities in the Faeroes, Taiji, and the Galapagos and getting ready for the coming seasons anti-whaling campaign in the Southern Oceans.

Dear Friend of Sea Shepherd, When we arrive, the killers take notice. This point was made very clear most recently with Operation Ferocious Isles as zero whales were killed during our time in the Faeroe Islands. Now two of the Sea Shepherd ships, the Steve Irwin and the Brigitte Bardot, are returning to Great Britain to begin preparations for our next Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. We will be ready to once again intervene against illegal Japanese whaling.  This year has seen many Sea Shepherd campaigns and victories. Never before have we been so active and effective. Our increased capabilities are due to a growing support base and steadfast help from people like you. We do the best we can with the resources available to us and more support translates into even greater activism. Please be as generous as you can today so that we may continue in our efforts to defend ocean wildlife and habitats worldwide.  No Whales Killed in Faeroes Under our Watch Operation Ferocious Isles Pilot Whale Defense Campaign is a success! June, July, and August are the three most notorious months for the slaughter of whales in the Faeroe Islands because they are peak migration months. Our objective was to prevent the killing of any whales during this period and that objective has been realized. Get the details! Shameful Slaughter in Taiji Commences Today the fishermen of Taiji, Japan start their annual, cruel, eight-month practice of rounding up dolphins for slaughter and captivity.  Sea Shepherd has a group of Cove Guardians gearing up to stand strong in Taiji to prevent the slaughter of as many dolphins as possible. Last year, we saved more than 50% of the usual kill quota. Learn more about this issue and how you can become a Cove Guardian too! Lady Justice Has Abandoned Galapagos Environmental justice is poorly delivered in the Galapagos. We have worked very hard for two years on our legal project and the chance to make history as the first non-governmental organization to prosecute an environmental case in the islands. We recently discovered the Galapagos legal system is currently incapable of dealing with environmental crimes, but we have a positive plan for action!  Read more about the biggest case of shark killing ever in Galapagos National Park and our plans for bringing Lady Justice back to the Galapagos Islands. Sea Shepherd Sector 9 Skateboards Debut We have partnered with Sector 9 to produce three eco-friendly skateboards! The Eternal Mini, Sea No Evil Pintail, and Jolly Roger Street Skate boards are made using sustainably harvested woods and wheels that are half soy urethane. These boards are available as a complete board or deck only with grip. They are great for all levels of skateboarders. Proceeds from merchandise sales help fund our campaigns to defend ocean wildlife worldwide. Show you support and order a Sea Shepherd Sector 9 Skateboard today! We have made the progress we have, achieved the victories we have, done what no one else has done before, and saved the lives of thousands of marine animals simply because people like yourself have had faith in us and have given us the tools, materials, ships, and financial resources to make it all possible.  I hope you will continue to support us in this ongoing struggle against poachers, corruption, cruelty, and slaughter. Thank-you. For the oceans, Captain Paul Watson Founder and President Sea Shop   Show you support in this casual but hip Jolly Roger Reverse Appliqué Corps Hat Commentary A Not so Close Encounter with a Beach Foreman Be a Whale Warrior What can you do to help Sea Shepherd from right there where you are? How about becoming a Whale Warrior?  Raise money, save lives, be a Whale Warrior! 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Sea Shepherd E-News - Lock, Stock, and Smoking Harpoon Gun 27JAN11

SEA SHEPHERD newsletter with stories on Operation No Compromise and the continuing slaughter of dolphins at the Cove in Taiji, Japan. If you can send them some support.....

Sea Shepherd E-Newsletter Defending Ocean Wildlife Worldwide

We are winning the whale wars! Our current Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign, Operation No Compromise, is halfway over and at this rate, more whales will be saved this year than in any year past.   This is an epic endeavor to end whaling once and for all in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary, and we are not only winning the battles - we are winning the war. As a Sea Shepherd supporter, you are an integral part of this historic and noble effort, but your continued support is needed now more than ever as we carry out our most perilous and crucial action to date.   Nisshin Maru - Found - Whaling Fleet Crippled! We delivered a catastrophic blow to the Japanese whalers this week when we found their mother ship - the infamous Nisshin Maru factory ship! Now their operations are halted and the whaling fleet belongs to us - lock, stock, and smoking harpoon gun... (more)   Halfway Through Operation No Compromise This year's Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign is turning out to be our most successful year ever in defense of the whales! The whaling fleet is weaker than ever, and Sea Shepherd is stronger than ever. Already this year, the whaling fleet was three weeks late in arriving to the sanctuary, and it came with only four ships, whereas last year it had seven total. Sea Shepherd returned far stronger this time, with three vessels and a faster, longer-range helicopter. We have had many successes in the campaign thus far - and it's only halfway over! Read on for our mid-campaign update! Sea Shepherd Galapagos - Shark Education Project This is Ron "el tiburón" (the shark). He is a Galapagos shark who has come from the depths of the sea to tell us about the magical world of sharks. His mission is to to create awareness among the local youth in Ecuador about the importance of sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve. Want to learn more? Cove Guardian Daily Reports Are you aware of what's going on in the Cove in Taiji, Japan? Every year from September through March, hundreds, if not thousands, of dolphins are captured for marine parks and the ones who don't qualify are slaughtered for their meat, which is incredibly high in Mercury and PCBs. For the first time ever, this six-month mass slaughter is being documented with daily written reports, photos, and video conducted by our Cove Guardians who are on the ground in Taiji. The entire world must know the extent of this legal bloodbath. The more attention we bring to it, the greater the international pressure will be to stop the insanity. Read the reports! Campaign Gear in our e-Stores Celebrate and support our campaigns by purchasing the same gear the crew is wearing during Operation No Compromise and take advantage of our sale on past campaign gear.          We are only able to do what we do because of our passionate onshore and offshore volunteers, and a solid, loyal base of international supporters. You make our mission of defending ocean wildlife worldwide possible. Please continue to support Sea Shepherd in the coming months, so that we may persist in our efforts and become increasingly progressive and effective. Thank-you!  For the oceans, Captain Paul Watson Founder and President -------------------------------------------------- E-mail: captainwatson@seashepherd.org Tel: +1 (360) 370-5650 Fax: +1 (360) 370-5651 Website: www.seashepherd.org

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