Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars” Looks To Kick Serious Ass

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by Michael dEstries July 22, 2008
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Animal Planet is pulling back the curtain on what exactly happens when the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society heads out to antagonize the Japanese Whaling fleet. The result is a new television series premiering in November called Whale Wars. As The Daily Green revealed in their preview of the show, “ships are rammed, stink bombs tossed, anti-whaling declarations are broadcast over loud speakers, and whales are chased to safety.” Sounds pretty intense. Here’s a bit more from the release,

“Sea Shepherd’s 2007-2008 campaign – and the story that WHALE WARS tells – was named Operation Migaloo and was replete with many incidents for the international-born crew. Two of the most notable incidents included the capture of two of its crew – Benjamin Potts and Giles Lane – by one of the Japanese ships, and the gunshot inflicted upon Paul Watson, allegedly fired from one of the Japanese crew, according to Sea Shepherd. The Japanese fell nearly 500 whales short of the season’s quota, and according to Sea Shepherd and its standards, the 2007-2008 campaign was very successful.”

Doesn’t really look like your average Animal Planet show, does it? Whatever helps propel Watson and his Sea Shepherds org into the public eye is fine by us — especially when folks truly see what goes down out on the hunt. Bring on November!


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About Michael dEstries

Michael has been blogging since 2005 on issues such as sustainability, renewable energy, philanthropy, and healthy living. He regularly contributes to a slew of publications, as well as consulting with companies looking to make an impact using the web and social media. He lives in Ithaca, NY with his family on an apple farm.

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  • ME

    Fuck you “Not a Hippie” Maybe someone should thrust a large harpoon through your abdomen and show you what it feels like.Sick Rednecked Hillbilly Prick!!!

  • vadersfist

    I love this show and the crew and I wish I could join them to help in the fight as 2 of the 6 whales that are being hunted are being hunted in major numbers and another kind of the blue whales is almost extinct because of the hunting.
    I hope they can continue to help these whales, as my family and I love whales!
    Also on the helicopter pilot’s helmet we notice that he has the cog symbol from Star Wars for the empire side.
    I wonder what the signifigance of him having that??

  • indian nation

    If you do not like it do not watch! You bush loving savages!

  • indian nation

    Bob you want to eat whale meat you are such a badass you scare me so much!

  • indian nation

    To the fool that said whales should grow ak47s on their head and how that is the nature of things I would love to meet you and see just how tuff you are in real life without a doubt you are most likely a fat out of shape red neck piece of shit!

  • Garylee

    I believe this is a great show, great entertainment, I do not agree completely with this watson character but apparently he is a legendary figure in the “protect the environment movement” and you must admit it looks kind of exciting cause they are like a bunch of excited little kids playing pirate its almost cute plus they really are saving some whales so whats the harm? I definetly will watch season 2, even you guys that hate watson with a passion know youll be watching, also I am about 99.9% sure he was not shot rather he sees it as a “any means nessasary move” which is cool, whatever works
    peace

  • Nik

    How can I get a t-shirt, i would totally donate$$$$$

  • Alois Brunner

    Watson has got issues, the first mate Brown is a fucking moron. The crew is a bunch of fucking pot heads and all of them have too much time and money wasting their time in their little fantasy world. I wish they would return to their own countries and teach kids within their areas of real expertise, or do some other genuine service to mankind instead of this phony ass bullshit that must cost a serious bunch of bucks to flagellate away all summer.

  • johnstarr

    I would love to supply the captain of the Sea Shepherd a boat that’s 60knots fast. Then the harpoon ships wouldn’t out run the Sea Shepherd. I wish there where a place in the internet to contact a bunch of people to get together on to do something like that.

  • Mark

    95% of you are such idiots…are you even reading what you are writing? Are you that much of complete and utter childish rejects everyday of your pathetic lives? Get a grip. If you are so against the show stop watching it and talking about it. Move on and get a freaking life. I wish there were such a thing as reject laws so they could just lock you misguided dummies up.

  • Just wondering

    If the bleeding heart liberals are so interested in saving lives, why don’t they take up the cause of Pro Life.

    My guess is that all of these “activists” are pro abortion and support killing the unborn.

    • Boo Radley

      Just wondering…I bet that all you useless sacks of pro whaling fanatics do nothing to help the world in any shape or form.

      Instead of wasting your time typing guff on internet forums about something which you know nothing about, why don’t you pick yourselves up of the couch and go and save the world in your own way instead of pointing fingers in a useless guesture towards people who are. Clearly you have been unsuccessful in helping out the world thus far which is why so many species are going extinct, people die of starvation every single day and why so many people have no shelter and are forced to live on the streets. You can share in the blame because all you do is shout down people who want all of us to live in a better world.

  • indian nation

    Just wondering why do you watch? If you are so concerned why do you not adopt? Why are you so worried about the sea shepherd!!just to let you know yes I am a liberal and I am against the neo-con hunting agenda and the pro lifers that do not care about life after the child is born! Long live the Sea Shepherd by any means necessary!

  • Jim

    The issue of legalizing abortion is hardly a comparable issue to whale hunting. No, in fact, it’s not at all; the two are totally separate issues.

    Anyway, I agree that they are inexperienced, and I’m not particularly fond of Paul Watson. But whereas Greenpeace waves a couple flags and asks them to not kill whales, the Sea Shepherds actually intervene and prevent them from effectively killing off a species that is protected under international law.

    And to all of you criticizing Sea Shepherd, get a fucking life. The strong emotional reaction to them is triggered by the knowledge that what they do is not only morally justifiable, it’s perhaps the most effective means of preserving whales in the world.

  • Correct

    Watson is a self absorbed imbecile. It’s clear that his main concern is that the Japanese aren’t paying attention to him.

    The morons on his boat who wring their hands about how the whalers are whaling right in front of them or >GASP< actually trying to defend themselves from these keystone-cops ineffective Eco Terrorists are laughable. Sorry rich boy, your mommy and daddy spent money to send you there and you will accomplish exactly NOTHING.

    I await the day when I read the story that the Sea Sheppard was lost with all hands trying to attack another ship which defended itself.

  • Melody Burgin

    I say” Keep kickin they asses and makin them run. Oh how I wish I was a part of the team! I watch the show with my grandchildren and they too want to be a part of it. Our prayers are with the Sea Sheperds always.I believe that you all will accomplish your missions. Good Luck with the new season.

  • J.R. Finger

    “The issue of legalizing abortion is hardly a comparable issue to whale hunting. No, in fact, it’s not at all; the two are totally separate issues.”

    Exactly, abortion kills humans which you liberal douchebags hate. Whaling kills whales which you people love, because you hate people. That’s what comes from being a pussy, getting your ass kicked all of your life and never having the balls to stand up for yourself. You become a member of the Sea Shepard crew. I feel no sympathy for any of these fucktards. Get hurt. Get killed. Who cares?

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