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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.
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Here’s a great speech Dave did in Nebraska recently.
Fetzer Lecture
Rewilding North America
THURSDAY, MARCH 26
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On board the Steve Irwin in the Ross Sea –February 6th, 2009, 0800 Hours (Sydney Time) February 5th, 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.
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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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