The Minke Connection

Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Russia and China Block Marine Protection Efforts in Antarctic

The Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) had protective measures regarding marine life in the Southern Ocean blocked by China and Russia. The bullies are at it again!

http://www.care2.com/causes/russia-and-china-block-marine-protection-efforts-in-antarctic.html

Thursday, 30 October 2014

Landmark Resolution: San Francisco Recognizes The Rights Of Whales And Dolphins

A new resolution has been passed in San Francisco that gives Whales and Dolphins rights "'to be free of captivity and to remain unrestricted in their natural environment." At last recognition of other mammals!

https://www.thedodo.com/san-francisco-cetacean-rights-777140486.html?xrs=RebelMouse_tw

Thursday, 18 September 2014

If you love whales, FIGHT for a silent ocean!

Japanese whaling is not the only killer of whales. Underwater noise pollution is a serious threat to all mammals in the oceans. Check out this site and support the "Silent Oceans" protest.

Saturday, 13 September 2014

Blue Whales Bouncing Back!

At last good news about the recovery of the blue whale off the California coast. Hopefully, Japan and Norway will not decide to transfer their brutal whaling tactics off this coast.

http://www.care2.com/causes/good-news-californias-blue-whales-are-bouncing-back.html

Monday, 1 September 2014

Japan's Dolphin Day

Japan Dolphins Day is coming to protest against the barbaric killing of dolphins. “The last Taiji hunting season was a brutal one. Across the globe, members of the public reacted to international headlines when hundreds of bottlenose dolphins were herded into the Cove in Taiji. One of those dolphins, Angel, became a symbol of the brutality of the hunts and helped to build and galvanize worldwide opposition to the inhumane captures with the new slogan: Liberate, then Celebrate: A New Era for Dolphin Compassion.”

As the Dolphin Project notes, this day is not about attacking Japan – most Japanese people don’t know about the hunts and are appalled when they learn about it – it’s about continuing to educate everyone about what’s happening and about the dangers associated with eating mercury-laden dolphin meat, in addition to working with the government to end the slaughter.

Read more: http://www.care2.com/causes/how-you-can-help-this-japan-dolphins-day.html#ixzz3C16dZLul

Monday, 25 August 2014

Aquarium Just Won’t Give Up Trying to Get Wild-Caught Belugas

Once again Sea World is running up against official and environmental opposition to take the endangered Beluga into captivity under the guise of protection. This is exploitation!

See here

Saturday, 23 August 2014

Russia confiscates Japanese whaling ship

Japanese Whale Research in the Arctic is facing opposition from environmentalists like in the Southern Ocean. Go Russia go! Take it to them!

http://news.yahoo.com/russia-holds-japan-whaling-research-vessel-052418800.html?soc_src=mediacontentstory

Overview

Why are the Japanese killing protected sperm whales???

From the high seas off New Zealand to the intricate demands in the city of Tokyo, The Minke Connection is a spellbinding saga. Matching business versus environmentalism, big organizations versus small and expectation versus experience.

Greenpeace discover that the Japanese research whaling fleet are killing more than the Minke whale. They send American born Canadian John Daroux, lecturer and adventurer, and Carrie Ardley, whale researcher, to investigate. Boarding the factory ship in mid ocean, John finds irrefutable evidence, almost loses his life and becomes Carrie’s lover. Together, John and Carrie go to Tokyo where they evade being poisoned, survive being frozen alive and endure being followed by the dreaded yakusa. The arrival of Greenpeace chief, Mark Stafford, and his beautiful associate, Petra van de Roer, initiates a counter attack that requires John and Carrie to act as bait. Desperate measures are called for as they endeavor to outwit Takeshi Fujiwara, leader of the cult, League of Blood. John and Carrie are captured and tortured. Time is critical. John Daroux must use all his wits and knowledge to save the Sperm whales and himself. Can they succeed?

John Daroux……New Age intellectual, martial arts exponent and Reki master, he takes on the project unprepared for the tests he will experience. While he can handle the threats and challenges from the Japanese, can he handle the passion aroused by Carrie Ardley?

Carrie Ardley……young, attractive Greenpeace technician, committed to saving whales, takes on this task as an adventure. Fiercely attracted to John Daroux, she suffers torture and finds that he puts the project above her well being. Can she ever forgive him?

Mark Stafford……competent, urbane chief of Greenpeace, he takes on his biggest challenge when he confronts the League of Blood and tries to unravel the reason why the giant trading company, Mosaka Corporation, is killing the protected Sperm whales. Can he overcome the threats?

Takeshi Fujiwara……one of Japan’s most powerful businessmen, and chairman of Mosaka Corporation, he controls the lives of many. He holds a secret that dates back many centuries and the time for action is now. Can he succeed or will the persistent efforts of the foreign controlled environmental “do-gooder” Greenpeace upset his carefully prepared plans?