The Minke Connection

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Apes Are Dying of Ebola: Do We Have Resources to Save Them Too?

I didn't know ebola could jump species.

Let us hope these apes can be saved.

http://www.care2.com/causes/apes-are-dying-of-ebola-do-we-have-resources-to-save-them-too.html

Sunday, 25 January 2015

India Reports Nearly 30% Rise in Wild Tiger Population

Excellent news!

http://www.worldwildlife.org/stories/india-reports-nearly-30-rise-in-wild-tiger-population

Friday, 23 January 2015

Aerial View Shows Lolita the Loneliest Orca’s Incredibly Small Tank

Here is another sad example of animal exploitation, this time at Miami Seaquarium. Let Lolita go into "retirement" which is the least she deserves after 45 years in captivity!

http://www.care2.com/causes/aerial-view-shows-just-how-tiny-lolita-the-loneliest-orcas-tank-is.html

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Ocean Animals Threatened With ‘Major Extinction’: 4 Things We Can Do to Help

"Humans are on the verge of causing unprecedented damage to the oceans and the animals living within them." This is from a recent report from the University of California. They list four ways to help overcome the problem My way is simpler and more immediate - become a Vegan!

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/are-your-favorite-ocean-animals-facing-extinction.html

Monday, 19 January 2015

Warm pool wins sea lion's heart

A fun-loving young sea lion waddled through two sets of automatic doors, a reception area and a cafe to "swim laps" in a Dunedin public pool yesterday.

Stunned St Clair Hot Salt Water Pool staff and about 100 swimmers couldn't believe what they were seeing, but swimmers initially remained in the main pool after the laidback sea lion decided to sun himself near the toddlers' pool. Everyone left the water after the 1.5m animal took a dip mid-afternoon.

Department of Conservation conservation services manager David Agnew said the sea lion arrived at the pool's entrance in the morning and had a sleep.

"As the sun went around and it ended up in the shade it got up to move and the [pool entrance] doors opened. It let itself in."

Read more: http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11388068

Saturday, 17 January 2015

Sea Shepherd to 'take over the chase' of illegal fishing boats

The New Zealand Navy was refused permission to board by the illegal fishing boats captains and retreated. How come theey can board armed pirate vessels in Somali waters?

Embarrassing.

http://tvnz.co.nz/national-news/sea-shepherd-take-over-chase-illegal-fishing-boats-6218934

Thursday, 15 January 2015

5 Signs That SeaWorld Is About to Sink

Breakthrough at last! Sea World is breaking down. Finally public opinion and pressure is taking effect. However, there are other constructive options for Sea World. Will they take them?

http://www.care2.com/causes/5-signs-that-seaworld-is-about-to-sink.html

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?