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Sea Shepherd Vessel Rammed

TRI — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:14:32 +0000

Sea Shepherd Resumes Pursuit of Illegal Whalers

On January 8, 2010 at 17:20 (GMT) the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society vessel Bob Barker reported the last known position of another Sea Shepherd vessel, the Ady Gil, to the Australian Rescue Coordination Center (ARCC). This report was made because the Ady Gil—which was originally going to be towed to a nearby base—is now sinking and could pose a navigation hazard for the next two to three hours.

Having barely survived a vicious attack by the illegal Japanese whaling vessel Shonan Maru No. 2 on January 6, 2010, the Ady Gil began taking on water. Since that time, Bob Barker crew members have been working around the clock in an attempt to save the ship and remove possible environmental hazards in case the vessel had further complications while being towed.

During the final towing attempt, the ropes holding the Ady Gil in place behind the Bob Barker snapped—seemingly the result of water accumulating in the vessel. Upon examination, the Ady Gil was found to be approximately 30% submerged, including the engine room and main fuel tanks. Fortunately, all fuel and lubricants had been removed form the Ady Gil hours earlier.

The Bob Barker’s call to the ARCC fulfilled Sea Shepherd’s legal reporting requirements for this incident, but not its obligation to protect whales from the illegal Japanese fleet that is killing whales illegally in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary.

The Bob Barker will now rejoin the Steve Irwin in pursuit of the whaling fleet to continue defending the whales.

Sea Shepherd’s $2M powerboat destroyed by Japanese whalers (nationalpost.com)
Environmental group’s powerboat destroyed by Japanese whalers (calgaryherald.com)
Bob Barker gave $5 million to Sea Shepherd, which bought a Norwegian harpoon ship (realityblurred.com)
Sea Shepherd Unveils New Weapon to Fight Whale Hunters (gcaptain.com)

Proof That Even Cow-Burnt Lands Can Recover

TRI — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 02:18:29 +0000

This is an amazing video showing the results of replanting in riparian areas decimated by cows.

“With nearly 100,000 trees and shrubs planted over the last few years, I bet you can image the recovery of some of these streams has been dramatic. Before our restoration work, many of these rivers had been stripped bare by cattle, run dry by ground water pumping and dams, or were so polluted that their waters were unfit for wildlife or unsafe for swimming.” -John Horning, WildEarth Guardians

Saving the Mexican Gray Wolf

TRI — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 03:57:46 +0000

This is a brilliant video showing that the fighters for Mexican Gray Wolf reintroduction were right all along. I don’t suppose apologies will be forthcoming from the strongest enemies of the Wolf who helped stall the reintroduction program for many years.

But in the end, the right thing was done. And now we have proof of that fact.

The Green Fire Wolf

TRI — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 06:05:07 +0000

Dave Foreman speaks of Aldo Leopold and the Green Fire Wolf at a Bioneers Conference in 2005

Big Wilderness Bill For Southern New Mexico!

TRI — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:50:15 +0000

Congratulations to all who worked for many, many years for such an incredible bill! Here’s Stephen Capra, Executive Director of New Mexico Wilderness Alliance with an update on this big day…

Follow Rewilding On Twitter

TRI — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:22:07 +0000

We’ve gotten with the times and signed up for a brand new Twitter account. Now you can follow TRI on Twitter and get updates when we have new posts on the site.

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New Website All About Mexican Gray Wolves!

TRI — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:51:58 +0000

Photo Courtesy of the AZ Zoological Society

There are only 52 Mexican gray wolves in the wilds of Arizona and New Mexico. The Rewilding Institute has joined with local, regional, and national conservation, scientific, and sportsmen’s organizations, and concerned citizens in launching a new website, mexicanwolves.org, to help save this highly endangered animal.

The new website has everything related to the Southwest’s lobos, including beautiful photos, news updates, ways to get involved and take action, information about the reintroduction program, a Kids Zone with fun educational activities, and more.

Learn more about Mexican Wolves at MexicanWolves.org.

Dave Foreman’s Recent Speech At Nebraska Wesleyan University

TRI — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 13:20:41 +0000

Here’s a great speech Dave did in Nebraska recently.

Fetzer Lecture
Rewilding North America
THURSDAY, MARCH 26

Click Here To Listen In!

Whaling Opponents Collide at Sea

TRI — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 05:32:52 +0000

On board the Steve Irwin in the Ross Sea –February 6th, 2009, 0800 Hours (Sydney Time) February 5^th, 2009 1300 Hours (PST), 75 Degrees 44 Minutes South and 165 Degrees 39 Minutes West

The Sea Shepherd ship Steve Irwin collided with the Yushin Maru No.2 this morning in the Ross Sea as the harpoon vessel moved in to block the Steve Irwin’s attempt to prevent the transfer of a dead whale up the slipway of the Nisshin Maru.

“We were in the process of blocking the transfer from the Yushin Maru No.2 when the Yushin Maru No.1 moved directly in front of the bow to block us,” said Captain Watson. “I could not turn to starboard without hitting the Yushin Maru No.1. I tried to back down but the movement of the Yushin Maru No.2 made the collision unavoidable.”

The Yushin Maru No.2 was transferring a 2nd whale killed this morning. To the Sea Shepherd crew the murder of these defenceless whales is as tragic as if they had lost one of their own. The three harpoon boats had spread out over the night in an arc of fifteen miles. Earlier in the day, one of them returned to the Nisshin Maru with a whale in tow and quickly transferred it to the flensing deck. Within minutes, thick red blood could be seen pouring from the scupper holes on both sides of the ship into the sea.

“The whalers have decided to test our resolve,” said 1st Officer Peter Hammarstedt. “They have escalated this battle to see just how determined we are to protect these whales. We’re shepherds and we will do what we can to protect our flock from these murderous poachers.”

The Yushin Maru No.3 has also killed a whale but is unable to approach the factory ship because the Steve Irwin is now guarding the slipway.

The Sea Shepherd crew intend to hold this position to prevent the transfer.

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About Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an International non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protects ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations. Founder and President Captain Paul Watson, is a renowned, respected leader in environmental issues. Visit www.seashepherd.org for more information.

Conservation News Brief

TRI — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:51:58 +0000

Captain Paul Watson to arrive in Australia for final preparations for Operation Musashi

Friday Harbor, WA – Just days after reaffirming that they will head to the Southern Oceans alone to defend the whales in the Antarctic Whale Sanctuary, even after Greenpeace and the Australian government have backed out, Sea Shepherd begins its final preparations for departure. Sea Shepherd’s flagship vessel, the Steve Irwin is in Brisbane, Australia and is scheduled to depart on the first of December. More…

Western politicians and environmental groups seek to slow oil shale leasing

Here’s an update on oil shale leasing shenanigans by the outgoing Bush administration, from the AP via the Examiner Denver. From the article

Colorado officials say an analysis of the effects of commercial oil shale development in the Rockies is “greatly deficient” and that the federal government should hold off on final regulations instead of issuing them before year’s end as planned. More…

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