R.I.P. Ady Gil

The Sea Shepherds bad ass Batman looking catamaran the Ady Gil was rammed by Japanese poachers yesterday completely severing the front of the ship. The 2 million dollar speed boat is a total loss and a huge setback for the group.

Sea Shepherd Reloaded

Last year the Sea Shepherd crew were outdone by the Japanese whalers who upgraded their defenses with netting that covered the whole ship, powerful water cannons and a noise weapon. For the first time the Sea Shepherd's were helpless as whales were harpooned right in front of them. Well Paul Watson is not a man to sit back and take his hits. The Sea Shepherd's have now added a sleek, record holding powerboat with radar deflecting paint to their fleet. The Earthrace can do 40 knots and dive completely under oncoming waves. The 78 foot trimaran will be used to intercept whaling ships and block harpoons. The Steve Irwin has also been upgraded with a reinforced hull and powerful water cannon. The third season of Whale Wars can't come fast enough!

Whale Wars

The Animal Planet show Whale Wars is probably my favorite show on television right now. This weekend was the last episode of this season but I did find this great post by Captain Paul Watson over at Huffington Post.