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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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Virtual march: the world is watching

Over the weekend, the World's first "virtual march" started in the city of Ulsan, South Korea, host to the International Whaling Commission (IWC...
Posted by darren - 20 June, 2005 - 11:11

Legal challenge to protect dolphins

We returned to the High Court to challenge the government over its failure to prevent the deaths of thousands of dolphins every year. The hearing at the Royal...
Posted by darren - 17 June, 2005 - 11:32

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

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