Where is the action?

More reports coming from the International Whaling Commission meeting in Madeira, Portugal seem to indicate the countries at large are more keen to not upset each other rather than to solve the whaling problem on hand. This also include further studies of declining sharks and porpoises population at large where one research reveals that more than a third of the open ocean shark population are on the verge of extinction. Guardian website also has an interesting photo gallery highlighting the plight of these giants, where most of them ended up as "supposing delicacies" on Asia's dinning tables.

Iran has showed the world the immerse power welded by normal people like you and me, maybe it is about time we do the same?

Japanese fleet still killing whales

The Japanese whaling fleet are still hunting the whales in the Southern Oceans. The picture shows an adult minke whale and her calf which is almost so sad to look. Guardian has a video of the entire hunting process which the Japanese apparently shot harpoons that explode on hitting the whales. How can the Japanese Govt continue to do this when their people are condemning this action literally?

Seafood Sea Life

News of the Greenpeace ship chasing after the Japanese whaling fleet has been very much in the news over the past month. It seemed like there was much success from the effort as it has been reported that thousands of whales have been saved by members of Greenpeace risking their lives by going on rubber inflatables  between Nisshin Maru and the whales. This is indeed a highly commendable effort and I dream of a day when I can do my part to protect these magnificent creatures of the great ocean.

This week, celebrity chefs also joined in the campaign to promote sustainable fishing in the world. Much of the world's fish stock has collapsed since the 1950s and even more so in the recent decade. Cod and blue fin tuna is becoming a luxury these days when many still remember how plentiful there was before in the North Sea. I have to admit that I do not take much notice into the fish that I buy at Sainsbury (although I do not buy them often, but M&S will be a good alternative), I will definitely be taking a more conscious attempt in the future to ensure that they come from sustainable fisheries. 

As a diver, nothing is worse than seeing the unimaginable of a seafloor devastated by fishing trawlers. Not sure what you can do? See the following list of FAQs.

Save the whales

Join Greenpeace and make your voice count towards protecting the whales.

The future of the whales will be decided in Anchorage, Alaska, in a couple of weeks time. A meeting of the International Whaling Commission (IWC) will decide if whales will be hunted or protected.

Make your voice heard

As a committed Whale Defender, we need you to make your voice heard once again. The key governments in the debate need to hear from you that you demand that the International Whaling Commission works to protect whales.

You can help by letting the key governments going to Anchorage know that you expect them to be working to defend the whales.

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