Tag Archives: whales

Okay, I Admit It

I am addicted to this show! Whale Wars is being hailed as Animal Planet’s most controversial documentary, chronicling the Sea Shepherd’s protests against the Japanese whaling fleet’s annual campaign. It is a raw, well-done, and addictive show to say the least. I still admire GreenPeace for having the right idea, but I have officially switched [...]

Supreme Court Oks Navy Use of Sonar, Even with Whales in Close Proximity

A sad day for whales, marine animals, environmentalists, and caring individuals alike…With pressure from the outgoing (!) Bush administration to speed things along in the Navy’s favor, the Supreme court reached this decision yesterday. See earlier post to get the background story.

Not a Navy Fan Today

The Supreme Court looked into a case of Navy sonar exercises and the effect on marine life, most notably whales, today. Some of the little power displays and pulling of rank were quoted when military officials had their feathers ruffled by the fact that their offshore doings might even be subject to court debate, and [...]