The Minke Connection

Tuesday, 27 October 2015

Drones helping biologists keep track of orcas

Federal biologists flying a drone have taken thousands of rich images of endangered Puget Sound orcas showing the whales are in good condition this year and that several appear to be pregnant.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/video.cfm?c_id=1503076&gal_cid=1503076&gallery_id=155261

Sunday, 25 October 2015

Mother and baby whale swim with mother and baby dolphin

Adorable drone footage shows humpback whales swimming with dolphins off the east coast of Australia

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/viral-video/11941078/Mother-and-baby-whale-swim-with-mother-and-baby-dolphin.html?fb_ref=Default

Friday, 23 October 2015

Sunscreen protection killing coral around the world

The sunscreen that snorkelers, beachgoers and children romping in the waves lather on for protection is killing coral and reefs around the globe. And a new study finds that a single drop in a small area is all it takes for the chemicals in the lotion to mount an attack.

The study was conducted in the US Virgin Islands and Hawaii several years after a chance encounter between a group of researchers on one of the Caribbean beaches, Trunk Bay, and a vendor waiting for the day's invasion of tourists. Just wait to see what they'd leave behind, he told the scientists - "a long oil slick". His comment sparked the idea for the research.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=11532980

Wednesday, 21 October 2015

Can India’s First Dolphin Community Reserve Save This Endangered Dolphin?

Congratulations West Bengal on preparing the first dolphin community reserve in the Ganges River.

www.care2.com/causes/can-indias-first-dolphin-community-reserve-save-this-endangered-dolphin.html

Monday, 19 October 2015

Earth’s natural coolant could be TWICE as powerful as first thought.

Research has identified a natural system where volatile organic compounds (VOC) are emitted into the air from the sea.

These VOCs cause the climate to cool and may explain why world temperatures have remained stable for around 15 years, despite widespread claims that global warming is out of control.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/609497/Climate-change-sh
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Saturday, 17 October 2015

New climate study bad news for Antarctica

A major Kiwi-led study has painted a dire picture of Antarctica's future under climate change, with models simulating heavy ice loss under all but one optimistic scenario.

http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11529762

Thursday, 15 October 2015

Two Chill Whales and a Paddleboarder Decided to Hang Out in the Vast Ocean

Stunning video of the meeting of two whales with a paddle boarder off the coast of Australia. Wonderful camera work from a drone with John Lennon's 'Imagine" playing. Yes we are all one!

http://www.care2.com/causes/two-chill-whales-and-a-paddleboarder-decided-to-hang-out-in-the-vast-ocean.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?