Anti-whaling ship celebrates temporary ban in Iceland’s waters
The crew of an anti-whaling ship, captained by the co-founder of Greenpeace, is celebrating the temporary suspension of hunting fin whales in Iceland’s waters. The former Scottish Fisheries vessel, named the John Paul Dejoria, set off on a mission from Hull to prevent whales from being killed by hunters in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Icelandic government announced the ban on Tuesday due to animal rights concerns.
Crew member Paul Barker, from Beverley, expressed his happiness about the ban, stating that he hopes the whalers will stay tied to the dockside in Iceland. Barker, a retired driving instructor who volunteered for the mission, also admitted feeling slightly nervous that the ban might be defied. However, he is willing to put his life on the line to save the whales.
The boat’s captain, Paul Watson, believes that no whales will be killed this year due to the ban, which runs until the end of the whaling season. Watson, who co-founded Greenpeace, expressed his satisfaction with winning the campaign without resorting to confrontations or arrests.
The crew will remain vigilant in case anyone disobeys the ban and they need to intervene. The ship will return to Europe in the next few days.
How does the crew of the anti-whaling ship plan to remain vigilant in case the ban is violated
Anti-whaling ship celebrates temporary ban on hunting fin whales in Iceland’s waters
The crew of a passionate anti-whaling ship, led by the co-founder of Greenpeace, is rejoicing over the temporary suspension of hunting fin whales in Iceland’s waters. Departing from Hull, the former Scottish Fisheries vessel, known as the John Paul Dejoria, embarked on a crucial mission to protect these magnificent creatures in the North Atlantic Ocean. The Icelandic government recently declared the ban, prompted by growing concerns for animal rights.
One crew member, Paul Barker, hailing from Beverley, expresses his elation at the ban, hoping that the whalers will remain confined to the dockside in Iceland. A retired driving instructor who volunteered for this noble cause, Barker admits to some nervousness that the ban might be defied. Nevertheless, he is prepared to put his life on the line to save these majestic beings.
The ship’s captain, Paul Watson, firmly believes that no whales will suffer a tragic fate this year, thanks to the ban, which will be in effect throughout the remainder of the whaling season. Watson, a co-founder of Greenpeace, expresses his satisfaction with the successful campaign, accomplished without resorting to confrontations or arrests.
While celebrating their victory, the crew remains vigilant in case anyone dares to disobey the ban, ready to intervene if needed. In the coming days, the ship will make its triumphant return to Europe, proudly spreading the message of protecting our planet’s most awe-inspiring creatures.
