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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 12:11 pm
Is anyone else watching this? I've been watching for a couple of weeks now and the more I watch the angrier I get and the more I cry. The show is about a greenpeace-type ship named the Steve Irwin with a crew of volunteers who are called Sea Shepherds and they are trying to stop the ILLEGAL whaling that the Japanese continue to do. Because it is going on in International waters no country wants to enforce the law. Last night's show was especially heartbreaking. This poor whale was swimming as fast as he could to get away from the Japanese ship that was barreling down on him until they harpooned him and then shot him in the head right in front of the Sea Shepherds trying to stop them. It made me sick. It sure makes me wish I could do something to help. If I had a lot of money I'd buy them a new boat because the boat they have is NOT an ice-hull boat and they are in the waters of the Antarctic surrounded by icebergs. Of course the Japanese whaling fleet is trying to get away with what they are doing by holding up signs (in English) that they are only collecting samples for research. Yeah, right. You've got 7 or 8 huge whales on your deck and that's before they send them to the processing ship that cuts them up and bundles them up for sale. Some of these whales are being hunted to extinction. The earth's largest creatures and they could be gone forever.
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Stacey718995
Member
07-05-2007
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 12:20 pm
I tried to watch this last season. It was too intense for me. I hated seeing the whales and I wanted to do stuff to help them, but the stuff I saw last season when they would go after them was too over the top as well. I thought about trying this season out but decided against it. The whole thing from both ends makes me too sad. Though I am glad that people are trying to help the whales. Is this show a full season or just a few specials?
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Saturday, June 06, 2009 - 12:53 pm
I believe its a full season but that's just a guess since I just started watching it a couple of weeks ago.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 3:06 pm
Anyone know what's up with Whale Wars? Will there be another season after they got in trouble for ramming the other boat?
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, April 28, 2010 - 4:58 pm
I have no idea but I sure hope there is another season. I love this show.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Friday, April 30, 2010 - 5:04 pm
Season 3 Friday June 4 9:00 pm EST on Animal Planet.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, May 31, 2010 - 8:38 am
There seems to be several hours of Behind the Scenes shows earlier on Fri. 6/4. I hope they are different shows and not just repeats of the last season. I've actually seen the 1st ep of Season 3, I think. It is on On Demand on Comcast. Looks to be a very exciting season. I had only seen one or two eps of WW before. Recently while flipping channels, it was on. I was riveted. Over the next few days, I watched every ep from seasons 1 and 2 (I think) on On Demand. Great show!
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Karuuna
Board Administrator
08-31-2000
| Monday, May 31, 2010 - 8:47 am
Reminder: new season starts on Friday.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Monday, May 31, 2010 - 2:31 pm
Don't go searching around for much info on the show or Captain unless you don't mind being spoiled for the new season. Here is an interview with Captain Paul Watson from 8/21/09 that does not contain spoilers. link I wanted to know why they don't just drop those stink bomb bottles from the helicopter. The answer is because it violates international laws.
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Cillysue2
Member
05-02-2003
| Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 6:42 pm
Like this show very much but I want to see more action as far as stopping the actually whaling. I know I know it's reality, but to keep the viewers involved we need action and it seems they spend more time looking than actually doing. I am all for this show however. I would go myself if I had any talent to offer.
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Willsfan
Member
09-04-2000
| Saturday, July 31, 2010 - 7:12 pm
Yes, they do spend a lot time trying to track down the ships but spotting the whaling ships from their helicopter and tips from other ships helps them a lot. It's a shame all the Japanese ships are faster than the one used by Paul Watson. This show being on air will hopefully make people aware of what the Sea Shepherds are trying to do and perhaps more donations will pour in. Fingers crossed. I can't afford to donate but they have a store on their website and I may buy a sweatshirt. Every little bit helps.
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Happymom
Member
01-20-2003
| Sunday, August 01, 2010 - 9:23 am
The Sea Shepherds are really having a tough time this season...Ady Gil hit by Japanese whaling ship and sank, mechanical etc. problems with the Bob Barker, helicopter malfunction on the Steve Irwin. I know nothing about sailing etc, but I think some of it is due to inexperienced crew, such as the teacher ruining the propeller on the speedboat. But when your entire crew are volunteers, you have to expect some inexperience. Capt. Watson must be very frustrated. I know I am. Cilly, if you haven't seen the previous seasons, the7 show more action between the Japanese whalers and the Sea Shepherds...and have a more victorious feeling.
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