Another season in the making! Do you watch?

Whale Wars’ Season Five Announced by Animal Planet

“There will be an animal planet film crew on operation divine wind on all three ships,” he wrote on Facebook. “We will be looking at between ten and 12 episodes. There will also be a five episode series on whale wars – the faeroe islands. In addition there will be two sea shepherd episodes on the med tuna campaign and two episodes on the namibian fur seal campaign.”


http://www.ecorazzi.com/2011/12/22/whale-w...-animal-planet/

Yes, I watch every episode.

Smile for the Camera! The Japanese Whaling Fleet is Intercepted by Spy Drones on Christmas Day

The Sea Shepherd crew has intercepted the Japanese whaling fleet on Christmas Day, a thousand miles north of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.

The Sea Shepherd ship, Steve Irwin, deployed a drone to successfully locate and photograph the Japanese factory ship Nisshin Maru on December 24th. Once the pursuit began, three Japanese harpoon/security ships moved in on the Steve Irwin to shield the Nisshin Maru to allow it to escape.


http://gcaptain.com/smile-camera-japanese-whaling/?35954

Breaking News!

“Steve Irwin responds to a distress call issued by the Brigitte Bardot. Brigitte Bardot was very seriously damaged by a powerful wave which has cracked the bow and the pontoon. The Steve Irwin reported that they are currently facing the storm to reach the position of Brigitte Bardot, some 240 nautical miles South West. It will be on-site in approximately 20 hours. The Steve Irwin and will ensure the safety of the crew and then plans to escort the ship damaged in Fremantle for repairs.”

http://www.ecorazzi.com/2011/12/28/sea-she...rom-rogue-wave/

Update 2: Sea Shepherd is saying that a rogue 33 ft. wave smashed into the side of the Bardot – knocking many crew straight out of their beds. Some pictures of the damage are below.

The good news is that the Steve Irwin is now escorting the damaged Brigitte Bardot back to Fremantle, Australia. We’re glad to hear all are safe.

Photos of the damage at the link below ...

http://www.ecorazzi.com/2011/12/28/sea-she...rom-rogue-wave/

Stricken Brigitte Bardot docks in Fremantle

Mr Ager also revealed the Sea Shepherd vessels were followed by a Japanese escort ship the Shonan Maru, which they now believe is about 15 miles off Rottnest Island.

"They came in for a close look, when we had to refuel," Mr Ager said.

"It was a dangerous situation, we were paralysed, we're trying to take on fuel, we can't go anywhere.

"There was a bit of a moment there where we were wondering what was going to happen."

Mr Ager said he could see Japanese crew members taking photos from the tower of the Shonan Maru, but was unable to see if they were armed.

The Sea Shepherd vessel the Bob Barker remains in the Antarctic. The Japanese whaling ships are yet to make any kills this season.

Read more: http://www.watoday.com.au/environment/whal...l#ixzz1idVf5hdN