Christoph
07-03-07, 21:03
Antarctica — Today the whaling fleet crossed the 60 degree latitude, leaving the whaling grounds behind - at least for this season. Officials in Tokyo have finally acknowledged publicly that the deadly fire crippling the fleet's factory ship means an early end to their hunt.
Melanie and Sakyo, on board the nearby Esperanza, radioed the whaling ships as they crossed the line, saying:
"We acknowledge your grief at the loss of your crewmember, and we also acknowledge the work you have done, day and night to repair your ship, but this must be the last time your government sends you to the Southern Ocean to hunt whales and threaten the Antarctic environment. For the sake of the environment, the whales and your crew - never again!"
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http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/whaling-season-over
Melanie and Sakyo, on board the nearby Esperanza, radioed the whaling ships as they crossed the line, saying:
"We acknowledge your grief at the loss of your crewmember, and we also acknowledge the work you have done, day and night to repair your ship, but this must be the last time your government sends you to the Southern Ocean to hunt whales and threaten the Antarctic environment. For the sake of the environment, the whales and your crew - never again!"
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http://www.greenpeace.org/international/news/whaling-season-over