Australian Minister of the Environment Supports Sea Shepherd Antarctic Campaign

[Barrett808]

Sea Shepherd's Founder and President Captain Paul Watson received a phone call from Australian Minister of the Environment Senator Ian Campbell on November 30th.

The Honourable Mr. Campbell was calling Captain Watson to let him know that he supported Sea Shepherd's efforts to oppose Japanese whalers and to wish the crew of Australian and international volunteers a safe and successful voyage to the Southern Oceans.

Captain Watson replied that he appreciated the government's support and assured Senator Campbell that as in all Sea Shepherd campaigns over the last thirty years, that respect for safety and human life would be the priority for the voyage.

"I told him that we had never caused an injury in our long history of activism and that is a record we intend to keep," said Captain Watson.

Senator Campbell said that Australia would continue to speak out against Japanese whaling activities in the Southern Ocean and especially in the Australian Antarctic Territory. He also assured Captain Watson that in the event of emergency to contact the Australian Antarctic bases for support if needed.

Captain Watson thanked Senator Campbell for his support and urged the Minister to intervene against the illegal Japanese whaling activities.

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[Judi Lynn]

1. Good for him. It's a shock seeing a man with a conscience in politics!

It has never been as profitable doing the right thing in this world, but it appears there are a few willing to live with that challenge. More power to them.

[bananas]

2. "Sea Shepherd is urging Australians to drink only whale safe beer"

"The website lists all the Australian beer companies that are owned or partly owned by Japanese corporations. Sea Shepherd is urging Australians to drink only whale safe beer."