This stunning and dangerous limited series spotlights both the controversial Japanese whaling trade and the tactics that the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and its staff and volunteers use to cripple it.
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At the bottom of the world, a collision has just devastated one of the Sea Shepherds' vessels. The crew on the other vessel stand helpless on their deck, watching in horror as the Japanese vessel ...
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S3.E11
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Chris Aultman | ... | Self (helicopter pilot) / ... 27 episodes, 2008-2012 |
| Paul Watson | ... | Self (captain) / ... 26 episodes, 2008-2015 | |
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Peter Hammarstedt | ... | Self / ... 24 episodes, 2008-2012 |
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Benjamin Potts | ... | Self (helicopter chief deck) / ... 22 episodes, 2008-2012 |
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Giacomo Gorgi | ... | Bosun 21 episodes, 2011-2015 |
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Laurens de Groot | ... | Deckhand / ... 17 episodes, 2008-2011 |
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Michael May | ... | Mikey May / ... 16 episodes, 2011-2012 |
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Laura Dakin | ... | Self 11 episodes, 2009-2011 |
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Luke Van Horn | ... | Self 11 episodes, 2009-2011 |
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Pete Bethune | ... | Self 14 episodes, 2010 |
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Alex Cornelissen | ... | Self - Bob Barker Captain / ... 13 episodes, 2011-2012 |
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Lockhart Maclean | ... | Self - Captain / ... 13 episodes, 2011-2012 |
| Jason Hildebrandt | ... | Narrator 13 episodes, 2008-2011 | |
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Fiona McCuaig | ... | Self / ... 10 episodes, 2011-2012 |
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Amber Paarman | ... | Self - 2nd Cook, South Africa / ... 11 episodes, 2008-2011 |
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Chad Halstead | ... | Self - Small Boat Driver / ... 11 episodes, 2011-2012 |
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This stunning and dangerous limited series spotlights both the controversial Japanese whaling trade and the tactics that the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and its staff and volunteers use to cripple it. Aboard the Motor Yacht "Steve Irwin" the group seeks out the Japanese whaling fleet and then uses it's Delta Zodiac, helicopter, and other innovative techniques to enforce the law, including close-quarters ship-to-ship contact, to disable and/or sink the Japanese whaling ships in the fight to enforce international laws on the high seas where law enforcement is minimal or non-existent. The successful confrontations disrupt whale carcass processing and disperse the fleet of whaling vessels. Written by Robert G. Case
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I fully agree with the concept of Sea Shepherd in terms of their anti whaling efforts although not with all of their interference in all spheres of marine life conservation. These efforts should for the most part be lauded whilst the International community should be condemned for their inactivity in upholding International law. However the show fails for me for the total ineptitude and over the top attitude of most of the crew. It appears that the editing is focused on stupid facial expressions and over the top platitudes and this makes me squirm literally. If it focused on genuine as it happens events and results it would be far more palatable. The crew when on camera should be more honest and less concerned with their 15 minutes of fames and attempts to get across how ridiculously green they are. This portrayal certainly dissuades me from actively supporting what is very well meant enterprise. Even the Captains and Head Honcho Paul Watson come across as morons in terms of stating the glaringly obvious solely for grandiose dramatic effect and just results in me hating them for their misguided idea that this helps their cause. It doesnt! Just try to get the job done without all the theatrical heroics and I might respect you and support you more. I would also be interested in testing their continual insistence that they would give their individual lives for a whale. As ex military I severely suspect that confronted with the actuality of this statement that their opinions might change. I have no problem with that but don't say what you aren't really willing to back up. We will hopefully never have to find out who's right on this issue.