The Minke Connection

Wednesday, 15 July 2015

Humpback Whales Bubble Feeding

Fabulous to see Humpbacks in their natural environment. These pictures from Alaska are the reason for banning the killing of whales.

http://www.care2.com/causes/daily-cute-humpback-whales-bubble-feeding.html

Monday, 13 July 2015

Rare White Whale Makes Surprise Appearance in New Zealand

Good news. Increasing numbers of humpback whales sighted in New Zealand plus a bonus! A white whale. Magic!

http://www.care2.com/causes/rare-white-whale-makes-surprise-appearance-in-new-zealand.html

Thursday, 9 July 2015

Whale Watching is Awesome, Just Not Near These Islands

There is a truly sinister new law that includes whale watcher tourists to report sightings of whales and dolphins so they can be targeted for death! Support Sea Shepherd.

http://www.care2.com/causes/whale-watching-is-awesome-just-not-near-these-islands.html

Tuesday, 7 July 2015

Inequality isn’t just bad for the economy — it’s toxic for the environment

Interesting article about Pope Francis's recent speech. A good read and thought-provoking.

http://grist.org/politics/inequality-isnt-just-bad-for-the-economy-its-toxic-for-the-environment/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_term=inequality%20and%20the%20environment&utm_campaign=Climate&__surl__=IgtE2&__ots__=1436218081897&__step__=1

Sunday, 5 July 2015

Thunder Captain And Officers Face Justice In The Wake Of Operation Icefish

The Captain, Chief Engineer and Second Mechanic of the notorious poaching vessel, Thunder, have been charged with counts of pollution, reckless driving, forgery and negligence in São Tomé and Príncipe.

http://www.seashepherdglobal.org/news-and-commentary/news/thunder-captain-and-officers-face-justice-in-the-wake-of-operation-icefish.html

Friday, 3 July 2015

Florida, Gulf states reach $18.7B settlement with BP over oil spill

It doesn't come close to undoing the damage they caused.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/video.cfm?c_id=39&gal_cid=39&gallery_id=152012

Wednesday, 1 July 2015

Pope lays climate change guilt at feet of rich

Landmark encyclical calling on humanity to clean up its filth will become part of Catholic church’s teaching.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/climate-change/news/article.cfm?c_id=26&objectid=11468238

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?