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Operation Migaloo II 2008

Sea Shepherd Engages the Nisshin Maru Again

Video Clip 10 7 March 2008 – Japanese coast guard officers throw flash grenades at the Steve Irwin WMV 0:37

Video Clip 9 7 March 2008 – Japanese coast guard officers throw flash grenades at the Steve Irwin; Paul Watson is hit by a bullet. WMV 0:43 Viewer Discretion Advised: Strong Language Content

Sea Shepherd Engages the Nisshin Maru

Video Clip 8 3 March 2008 – The Steve Irwin continues its encounter with the Nisshin Maru. An armed Japanese coast guard officer is seen, along with a short interview with Paul, and finally shots of the Nisshin Maru shooting a water cannon at the Steve Irwin. WMV 0:30

Video Clip 7 3 March 2008 – The Steve Irwin locates and pursues the Japanese processing ship Nisshin Maru. Pulling alongside, crew members toss stink bombs aboard the whaling vessel. WMV 0:28

Steve Irwin discovers two vessels engaged in deploying
deep set longlines to exploit Toothfish

Video Clip 6 23 February 2008 – While pursuing the Japanese whaling fleet, the Steve Irwin discovered two vessels engaged in deploying deep set longlines. The South Korean registered Insung No. 2 is shown hauling up Toothfish. WMV 0:26

Operation Migaloo 2007-08

Sea Shepherd crew members released back to Steve Irwin

Video Clip 5 18 January 2008 – Sea Shepherd crew members are released back to the Steve Irwin from Australian customs boat WMV 0:35

Steve Irwin engages Japanese whaling fleet

Video Clip 4 Steve Irwin crew members board the Yushin Maru No. 2 and are taken hostage WMV 0:50

Steve Irwin and crew on patrol in the Antarctic Whale Sanctuary

Video Clip 1 Aerial footage of the Steve Irwin in the Southern Ocean WMV 0:30

Video Clip 2 Steve Irwin on patrol, including Captain Watson on bridge, zodiac on patrol, and helicopter taking off WMV 1:09

Video Clip 3 Steve Irwin on patrol, including Captain Watson and 1st officer on bridge, and helicopter on patrol WMV 1:15

SSCS in the News

Whaling ships on collision course
December 5, 2007 - Reuters Report

Operation Leviathan 2006-07 Podcasts

Episode 1 Preparing for Departure WMV 1:34

Episode 2 Departure WMV 1:37

Episode 3 Chief Cook WMV 1:46

Episode 4 On Patrol WMV 1:51

Episode 5 Building a Helideck at Sea WMV 1:55

Episode 6 Confronting in the Antarctic WMV 3:02

Episode 7 Confronting in the Antarctic part 2 WMV 3:34

Antarctic Whale Defense video
2005-06 Campaign

Narrated by Captain Watson, this video is a compelling look at our efforts to
protect these gentle giants. We are pleased to share this with you.
(10-15MB download size)

WMV    or    MOV

 Thank you for all you do for Sea Shepherd and for the oceans!

sample frames from Defending Whales video

Sea Shepherd thanks Channel G for their generosity in making this video possible! Another big thank-you to Peter Swanzy for his excellent editing work!