VIDEO: Operation Henkaku 2015 Dolphin Defense Campaign & SEA SHEPHERD NEWS FOR NOVEMBER 2015

+Sea Shepherd reports for November 2015

Operation Henkaku 2015 Dolphin Defense Campaign 

Published on Aug 28, 2015

Sea Shepherd's Cove Guardians are gearing up for the sixth season of our Taiji Dolphin Defense Campaign. As we return to the cove to expose the brutal capture and slaughter of dolphins and small whales, stand with us!

Sea Shepherd News

From Taiji to Tanks: Dolphin Captures Show Captive Industry’s Link to Slaughter

November 12, 2015 Until the highly profitable international trade in live dolphins and whales for captivity is ended, the waters of the cove will continue to run red with blood. Read More

Sea Shepherd Announces Operation Icefish 2015-16

November 9, 2015 Following the unprecedented success of Operation Icefish, Sea Shepherd announced its second campaign to target illegal Patagonian and Antarctic toothfish operators in the Southern Ocean. Read More

The Monaco Ocean Blue Film Festival & Conservation Summit - Hell No, We Won’t Go

November 3, 2015 Sea Shepherd Cannot Attend the Ocean Blue Film Festival in Monaco Read More

Sea Shepherd Cove Guardians Harassed and Chased by Japan Nationalists Supporting Taiji Dolphin Hunt

November 3, 2015 Video obtained by the Cove Guardians shows nationalists chased and threw objects at the Cove Guardians’ moving car, endangering the lives of Sea Shepherd’s volunteers as they drove to safety. Read More

Sea Shepherd E-News: Op Divine Wind commences 9DEZ11

SEA SHEPHERD updates on Operation Divine Wind, the visa situation with the Australian government and U.S. helicopter pilot Chris Aultman, the japanese whaling fleet and more....

The whale wars are upon us! The illegal Japanese whaling fleet has left port bound for the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. We will be there to greet them when they arrive in just a few short weeks. Operation Divine Wind is set to be our most successful campaign to date! We are pulling out all the stops and this year we intend to end whaling in the Southern Ocean - permanently. We are going up against a global superpower and your help is vital to our success. You can take part in the defense of whales and other marine wildlife by supporting our mission today. Op Divine Wind Q&A with Captain Watson Wondering about Operation Divine Wind? Maybe you'd like to know how we're going to handle an angrier and better-financed whaling fleet this year? Or which crewmembers will rejoin the whale wars this season? With this special Q&A from Captain Watson, you can get answers to these questions and more! Rally for the Sharks of Western Australia As a keystone species, sharks play a critically important role in the health of our oceans. These ancient creatures should be protected and respected, yet they are feared and massacred by billions of people due to ignorance and greed. The Western Australia government recently gave the green light for a shark cull targeted at a great white that killed an American man in the waters of Rottnest Island on Oct 22. In response to great pressure from Sea Shepherd and its supporters, the government has made a wise decision. (more) Aussie Government Attempted to Sabotage Operation Divine Wind Australian citizens are one of the largest supporter bases for Sea Shepherd, but support from the government of Australia is a different story. With no reason given, our helicopter pilot, Chris Aultman, was denied a visa to enter Australia and join Operation Divine Wind. Get the details on the obstacle we had to overcome and the end result for the whales. Sea Shepherd Outreach and Education Center We are pleased to announce the opening of the Sea Shepherd Outreach and Educational Center on San Juan Island, Washington, USA, home of our International Headquarters! The center features archived materials that showcase our history of defending ocean wildlife worldwide, official Sea Shepherd merchandise for sale. Stop in for a visit when you are in the San Juans! New! Jolly Roger Signet Ring As our crew departs for Operation Divine Wind, show your support for our mission to protect ocean wildlife with our Jolly Roger Signet Ring. Custom designed for Sea Shepherd, this ring features our Jolly Roger logo and is available in a Men’s or Women’s style. Merchandise sales in all four of our global e-Stores help fund our campaigns, so visit our e-Stores today! Remember to add a donation at checkout. This is a growing movement. It's the most important movement in the world - that is the movement to save lives - to save the Earth. It means that we have to stand up and say, look we're gonna take matters into our own hands as individuals, as caring, compassionate people. And we're going to fight back, because the one thing that is worth fighting for on this planet Earth is life. Thank-you for your efforts to join us in this noble endeavor. For the oceans, Captain Paul Watson Founder and President Sea Shop Our Jolly Roger Backpack is always ready to go, with loads of room for all your gear. Commentary The Divine Wind That Spared 900 Pilot Whales in the Ferocious Isles by Peter Hammarstedt, First Officer, Bob Barker Campaign Purchase a message on a bottle and send your thoughts directly to the illegal Japanese whalers. Learn more at: www.seashepherd.org/ butterbomb Video Captain Watson discusses Sea Shepherd's role in Taiji, Japan for Operation Infinite Patience and shares what you can do to help. Watch now! Give Events Want to learn more about Sea Shepherd from local volunteers? Come to an official Sea Shepherd event in one of the following areas: Australia • Dec 10 - Brisbane*    *ship tours • Dec 10-11 - Hobart • Dec 11 - Sunshine Coast • Dec 17 - Gold Coast • Dec 17 - Brisbane • Dec 18 - Sunshine Coast France • Dec 10 - Lanester • Dec 10 - Toulouse • Dec 11 - Redon Italy • Dec 10 - Frosinone North America • Dec 11 - New York, NY • Dec 11 - Plymouth Meeting, PA • Dec 15 - Toronto, ON Follow Us

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

Has the Japanese Whaling Fleet Surrendered? 30NOV10

GOOD NEWS FROM SEA SHEPHERD!
Nisshin Maru in port on November 29Could the whale wars be over? Things are looking very good in that direction! The whalers may be close to capitulation.
It is December 1st, at least on the Japanese and Australian side of the International Date Line, but the Japanese whaling fleet remains in port.
For years I have said that Sea Shepherd goes down to the Southern Ocean stronger than the year before, and the Japanese ships go down weaker. They may be weaker than we thought. They may be ready to call it quits. The illegal Japanese whaling fleet may be on the brink of surrendering, at least for this year.
Never before has the Japanese whaling fleet left later than November 19th. That was more than 10 days ago, which means they will certainly not be able to begin whaling around December 20th as they do every year.
If the fleet left today they would not begin whaling until January, and this delay will certainly see no whales killed during the month of December.
Apparently one of the primary reasons for them not departing is that their supply ship the Hiyo Maru No.2 (formally the Oriental Bluebird), has been sold by its owner the Daito Trading Company to China to be scrapped. Although this happened in August, the Institute for Cetacean Research has been unable to charter a replacement. The reason is that they are finding it difficult to find a ship owner willing to be associated with their brutal and illegal whaling operation in the Southern Ocean—and willing to be targeted by the Sea Shepherd fleet.
“I think the Japanese P.R. strategy of labeling Sea Shepherd as a ‘violent eco-terrorist’ organization has backfired,” said Captain Paul Watson, “They have scared the companies they do business with and they are frightening their own crews. They are now paying higher insurance premiums and making less money. We have taken their profits from them for five years. Now we need to take this despicable enterprise away from them and make sure they stay out of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.”
The three Sea Shepherd Ships, Steve Irwin, Bob Barker, and Gojira are ready to head to the Southern Ocean – the only thing missing down there are the whalers!
Is this the beginning of the end for illegal whaling in the Southern Ocean?
We can only hope so.

Operation No Compromise

SEA SHEPHERD E MAIL NEWSLETTER 25NOV10

SEA SHEPHERD is finalizing preparations for OPERATION NO COMPROMISE, their whale protection campaign in the Southern Ocean. Read about their plans as well as updates on other campaigns and issues.

Sea Shepherd E-Newsletter Defending Ocean Wildlife Worldwide Dear Craig, There's still so much to do! December 3rd - our updated planned departure date for Operation No Compromise - is just around the corner and your support is extremely vital in these moments leading up to the start of this year's Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign. We have three vessels and courageous crewmembers who have skills, experience, and the conviction to take on this daring and pivotal expedition. Now we just need you to help get us there and keep our ships at sea! Because Neptune's Navy Never Compromises Last season, we saved more whales than the Japanese whalers were able to kill. This season, we will once again be able to track and intervene against the poachers for the entire season. Our goal is to shut down whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary permanently. You can be a part of our efforts! Please check out all the happenings on our new Operation No Compromise website and send your support today. Japan Censors Tourists from Tuna Auctions From December 1 to January 22, if you are a tourist in Japan you will not be allowed to attend or view the Tsukiji fish market's tuna auctions! The bluefin tuna is heading towards extinction and this translates into increasing demand in Japan. Tourists are being barred from the tuna auctions to ensure that all auction activities can be conducted smoothly. Sound fishy? Read more... Cove Guardians - Keeping Watch Over the Dolphins of Taiji Updates from the Cove are posted daily! Recent postings include details about the hypocrisy of the dolphin training association (IMATA), the merciless killing methods of the Japanese, and how the weather and dolphin intelligence can be accredited for many kill-free days. You can stay up-to-date with all the latest news from the Cove by reading daily updates, complete with photos and videos, from our Sea Shepherd representatives, the Cove Guardians, who are on the ground right now keeping watch over the dolphins. William, Carrie, John, Scott, Elora, Thomas, Yumiko, Takashi Now Available in our US/International e-Store Support Neptune's Navy and our mission to defend ocean wildlife worldwide with this surf-inspired "Anchor" t-shirt. The t-shirt displays an Anchor logo on the front and our Jolly Roger logo on the back along with a version of our mission statement. All of our clothing is always 100% organic cotton and made with eco-friendly inks. Buy your t-shirt today in our US/International e-Store! We have no qualms about how tough this next campaign will be. We are going up against ruthless killers who have no respect for the gentle giants of the sea - the whales - or the place that is internationally recognized as their sanctuary - the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. No matter the challenges we face or the setbacks we endure, one thing is certain - we will not rest until whaling ends. No compromises. Please support our actions to defend and conserve ocean wildlife worldwide. 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 Captain's Commentary Where in the World is the Japanese Whaling Fleet? Sea Shop Chart a course and find your groove by defending ocean wildlife worldwide with this surf-inspired "Peace Wheel" t-shirt. Events New and exciting events are posted frequently! Be sure to catch us in the near future in the following areas:     · Australia     · France     · USA and Worldwide Video The crew of the Bob Barker working hard to prepare for Operation No Compromise. Watch the video! Give Keep in Touch

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