Japanese Whalers Escorted out of the Whaling Grounds 11FEB11

UPDATE ON SEA SHEPHERD'S OPERATION NO COMPROMISE....

Japanese Whalers Escorted out of the Whaling Grounds

The Japanese whaling fleet is heading eastward at full speed and is now east of the boundary for their whaling grounds. The eastern boundary of the Japanese whaling operations is 145 degrees west. The whaling ships and the two Sea Shepherd ships are now at 72 degrees south and 133 degrees west on a course of 145 degrees. With the Bob Barker and the Gojira in pursuit, the Nisshin Maru continues to head eastward at 14 knots.
Both the whaling ships and the Sea Shepherd ships Bob Barker and the Gojira are now closer to South America than to New Zealand and Australia. This position is 3000 nautical miles southeast of Hobart, Australia and 1700 miles southwest of Patagonia, Argentina.
The Nisshin Maru is making erratic course changes. “It’s like they spin the bottle every watch to see what course to set,” said Captain of the Bob Barker Alex Cornelissen. “There is no rationality in these course changes. They go east, then south, then west, then north and then back east again. In short, they are burning quite a bit of fuel, going absolutely nowhere, and without being able to kill a single whale.”
The Steve Irwin is southeast bound, out of Wellington, en route to rendezvous in about a week with the other two Sea Shepherd ships and the Japanese whaling fleet.

Bosun Benjamin Potts watches the Nisshin Maru and Yushin Maru No. 3
from the bow of the Bob Barker

The Yushin Maru No. 3 and the Nisshin Maru flee from the Bob Barker
(photos by Sam Sielen)

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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