The Minke Connection

Wednesday, 29 July 2015

This Could Be the Happiest Baby Orca Ever

Orca's survival continues to hang in balance, so the recent baby boom has been cause for optimism and the great joy of baby J50!

http://www.care2.com/causes/this-could-be-the-happiest-baby-orca-ever.html

Monday, 27 July 2015

How Ocean Acidification Could Endanger Hundreds of Marine Species

Ocean acidification is a growing threat to microorganisms like phytoplankton, the food for many fish and mammals like whales. Too many soda drinks has the same effect on humans. Therefore, we must reduce overall greenhouse gases.

http://www.care2.com/causes/how-ocean-acidification-could-endanger-hundreds-of-marine-species.html

Saturday, 25 July 2015

104-Year-Old 'Granny' Orca Spotted Leaping Wildly Out Of The Ocean

One of the world's most known animals, Granny shocked the world last year when the discovery of her age (then a ripe 103) spoke to how long orcas can thrive in the wild, as opposed to captivity.

https://www.thedodo.com/104-year-old-orca-spotted-1262266110.html

Thursday, 23 July 2015

Greenpeace: Don't force Fukushima residents to return home

Greenpeace says Japan should not force residents from the Fukushima area to return to live in the evacuation zone and that they should be given full compensation and help to settle elsewhere.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/video.cfm?c_id=39&gal_cid=39&gallery_id=152615

Tuesday, 21 July 2015

5 Reasons to Get Excited About the New International Arctic Fishing Deal

The new Arctic Fishing deal will make life easier for whales, seals, polar bears and various Arctic birds without the fishing industry invading this territory. Another step forward!

http://www.care2.com/causes/5-reasons-to-get-excited-about-the-new-international-arctic-fishing-deal.html

Sunday, 19 July 2015

Bad news for bears from Arctic study

As climate change continues to heat up the planet and Arctic sea ice retreats further each year, conservationists are increasingly concerned that the bears - which use the sea ice as a hunting ground for catching seals - will have less access to the food they need to survive.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/environment/news/article.cfm?c_id=39&objectid=11483135

Friday, 17 July 2015

Humpback whale sprays rainbows from blowhole

Another wonderful sight of Humpback whales, this time breathing out rainbows. Beautiful.

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?