Who Wants to Live Forever?

Excerpt: ... "This is an informational video to help bring the message out about conservation and features the Music of Queen. Erik Brush tells a poignient visual and musical story of the importance of getting involved. Also shares website info for www.erikbrush.com/ and www.seashepherd.org/

Set to the music and incomparable voice of legendary Queen singer and songwriter Freddy Mercury."

Erik Brush in his own words is a ..."wildlife artist turned conservation author and shark biologist.... fighting to protect sharks and the worlds oceans. I am a firm advocate of better education and positive solutions!"

Sea World Tie to the Annual Taiji Dolphin Slaughter - "Fall From Freedom" Video

The following excerpt  is taken verbatim from the Seattle PI News August 29th, 2011

Author: Candace Calloway Whiting

Candace Calloway Whiting has studied and trained dolphins, seals, and orca whales. She is currently a volunteer at the Center for Whale Research at Friday Harbor.

"Narrated by Mike Farrell (M*A*S*H, Providence), "A Fall From Freedom" digs deep into the history of the captive dolphin and whale industry. Topics covered in the film include:

 -Sea World representatives secretly promoted the Japanese dolphin drives where thousands of animals are driven to shore and brutally killed, in order to provide their parks with replacement animals, says Dr. John Hall, former Sea World biologist.

-There is no educational value to having whales or dolphins in a captive environment, states former Sea World biologist Dr. John Hall and former Sea World killer whale trainer Dr. John Jett.

 -Contrary to the claims of many marine parks and aquariums, captive killer whales die far more frequently and at a far earlier age than they do in the wild, says Dr. Naomi Rose, biologist for Humane Society International.

 -Sea World has been involved in illegal and unethical actions to assure their parks are well stocked with killer whales, states former Sea World biologist Dr. John Hall.

 -The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums has worked tirelessly to reduce government oversight on the health and well-being of captive whales and dolphins, states Dr. Naomi Rose.

 -Sea World representatives have claimed that whales and dolphins are not highly intelligent, sophisticated, and social animals. Dr. Lori Marino, a leading expert on killer whale intelligence and social dynamics, asserts that their intelligence and social dependence is second only to humans.

 -Sea World and other marine parks claimed that the rehabilitation and release back to the wild of Keiko, star of the Free Willy movie, was a failure from the start. Dave Phillips of the Free Willy-Keiko Foundation argues that the project was a rousing success, which proved that these animals can be taken from captivity, rehabilitated and returned to the wild."

http://blog.seattlepi.com/candacewhiting/2011/08/18/seaworld-is-tied-to-the-annual-taiji-dolphin-slaughter-in-this-provocative-film-watch-it-for-free-then-share-with-your-community/

Fall From Freedom Video:  http://vimeo.com/26041965
Fall From Freedom Trailer: http://vimeo.com/26041965

Eighty Nine Nations ready for verbal 'Whale Wars' in the Channel Islands

Eighty Nine Nations are ready for verbal 'Whale Wars' in the Channel Islands - Washington DC Animal Advocacy | Examiner.com.

The International Whaling Commission was established following the creation of a 1946 international environmental agreement known as the "International Convention for the Regulation of Whaling".  Although the purpose was to protect whales from over hunting and to preserve whale stocks for future generations, exploitation continues to occur even within it's own IWC realm.

"There are presently 89 member nations of the IWC.  In 1986, the IWC adopted a moratorium on commercial whaling.  Despite the ban, numerous loopholes within IWC regulations and enforcement allow for several nations to continue to hunt whales, Among them are Japan, Norway, Iceland and the Faroes Islands."...  Sandy McElheney ~ (Sandy McElhaney is a member of the writing team at "Save Misty the Dolphin". This group was founded on facebook to raise awareness about the plight...) 

These countries are allowed to hunt with little overseeing by the IWC, and show little concern or regard of the loss of life, and consequences of numerous kills.

In a compiling letter to Dr. Simon Brockington, Secretary of The International Whaling Commission, "Save Misty the Dolphin" calls on the members of the 63rd International Whaling Commission to fully PROTECT all whales and dolphins. This letter also encourages concerned citizens around the world to join in by submitting similar letters.

To view this topic and the letter you may continue reading on Examiner.com Eighty Nine Nations ready for verbal 'Whale Wars' in the Channel Islands - Washington DC Animal Advocacy | Examiner.com http://www.examiner.com/animal-advocacy-in-washington-dc/eighty-nine-nations-ready-for-verbal-whale-wars-the-channel-islands#ixzz1QUr2ARPG

"You Inspire Me" Video by Eric and Chastity

Eric and Chastity @ A Family Standing Up For What They Believe In Made this Great Video of The People they Believe are "Champions of the Seas".  It is Called, "You Inspire Me" ...

See if You can recognize any of your friends, or perhaps even you!

Dolphin Rescues Beached Whales in New Zealand

Dolphin Helps Humans to Get Disoriented and Tired Mother Whale and Calf back out into deeper water to the sea. Click on link for more info & Utube video @ the "For the Love of Dolphins" Blog:

http://jackiebigford.blogspot.com/2011/02/dolphin-saves-whales-in-new-zealand.html?showComment=1297472381269#c7977406695281005352

A Letter From the Embassy of Japan Addressed by A Family Standing Up for What They Believe In

Chastity, from the "A Family Standing Up For What They Believe In",  Posts and Responds to a Standard Letter Written by the Embassy of Japan Regarding Dolphin and Whale Hunting and Sushi Consumption.  You May  Read What She Has to Say by Clicking on this Link:

http://stand-up-today.blogspot.com/2010/12/letter-from-embassy-of-japan.html#comment-form

I would like to Add My Own Comment Here in Response to the Letter from the Japanese Embassy Saying, that just because it has been, or is Culture or Tradition, Does Not Mean it is Right.  Headhunters killed their Victims and Shrunk their Heads, a Cultural Tradition that has thankfully been abandoned and viewed as Outdated and Unacceptable in this Day and Age. 

Spreading the Word

Short Film Contest for Expression of Humans Views on Whaling and Whales via "Whale Like Me"

...  "We have not even announced it officially yet, but we've launched a short film contest... to put together the expression of how humans view whaling and whales in 2011 - there are signs that attempts to provide for rights for cetaceans, via policy, are gaining momentum.  We may well be in that important moment, similar to the inception of real momentum for the abolition of slavery, where voices are rising to describe cetaceans as candidates for official inclusion within our circle of kinship.  We want our short film contest to recognize, and at the same time act as a catalyst in any capacity it can, for this moment."

If you would like to participate, or help us spread the word: check it out here:

http://www.whalelikeme.com/contest/intro

Malcolm  Wright @ "Whale Like Me"

Sea Shepherd Mission Statement

One of my Very Favorite and Important Champions of the Seas Groups is Sea Shepherd.

 Please Click on the Link Below to find Out more on this Active Sea Conservation Group:

http://www.seashepherd.org/who-we-are/