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We are totally dependent on our oceans. But, we're damaging them on a scale unimaginable to most people. Destructive fishing, polluting industries and climate change are threatening the survival of whole marine ecosystems, as species are driven towards extinction as their habitats are destroyed.

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Briefing: International Whaling Commission 2005

Summary This year the International Whaling Commission (IWC) is meeting in South Korea. South Korea has a history of whaling and its waters are an...
Posted by admin - 17 June, 2005 - 08:00

South Korea scraps whale meat factory plans

Exciting news has reached our whale embassy! The plans for the proposed whale meat factory have been shelved days before the International...
Posted by darren - 16 June, 2005 - 10:46

Whale Embassy showdown

In an amazing turn around, the local leaders of Ulsan, Korea have agreed to allow our 'Whale Embassy' volunteers to stay near the site of a planned...
Posted by darren - 26 May, 2005 - 18:05

Rainbow Warrior returns from defending the deep

In June 2005, during the lead up to the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Rainbow Warrior I in Auckland harbour, its successor set sail for the international...
Posted by darren - 26 May, 2005 - 15:34

Deep-water fishing: time to stop the destruction

Summary A Greenpeace report on the scandal of deep-water fishing which has decimated ocean life on seamounts, mounds, ridges and canyons.
Posted by admin - 25 May, 2005 - 08:00

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