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Tools and Tactics of Whale Wars
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With the addition of the Ady Gil to the Sea Shepard fleet, Paul Watson is hoping to have a fast boat that harasses the harpoon ships while the Steve Irwin goes after the factory ships!
The Ady Gil With the addition of the Ady Gil to the Sea Shepard fleet, Paul Watson is hoping to have a fast boat that harasses the harpoon ships while the Steve Irwin goes after the factory ships! Whale Wars 02:07 May 28, 2010 143790 -
Under the cover of night, the Ady Gil wages an assault on the Shonan Maru #2 using a new weapon... a "spud gun" that launches vegetables!
Vegetables as Ammunition Under the cover of night, the Ady Gil wages an assault on the Shonan Maru #2 using a new weapon... a "spud gun" that launches vegetables! Whale Wars 01:05 June 25, 2010 51639 -
A donation from game show host Bob Barker has allowed Sea Shepherd to purchase a new vessel, one capable of cutting through the ice fields of Antarctica.
The Bob Barker A donation from game show host Bob Barker has allowed Sea Shepherd to purchase a new vessel, one capable of cutting through the ice fields of Antarctica. Whale Wars 02:06 May 28, 2010 57153 -
Take a tour of the Ady Gil. Captain Pete Bethune showcases all the little things you need to know about the Sea Shepherds' fastest ship.
Tour of the Ady Gil Take a tour of the Ady Gil. Captain Pete Bethune showcases all the little things you need to know about the Sea Shepherds' fastest ship. Whale Wars 02:17 June 04, 2010 27055 -
What makes the Ady Gil so special? Captain Pete Bethune highlights the features of the Ady Gil that make it one of the world's most unique boats!
Technology of the Ady Gil What makes the Ady Gil so special? Captain Pete Bethune highlights the features of the Ady Gil that make it one of the world's most unique boats! Whale Wars 01:53 June 04, 2010 25256 -
The Steve Irwin performs a "Crazy Ivan," a nautical maneuver in which the vessel turns 180 degrees. Paul Watson is hoping that this maneuver causes the ship following them to retreat! [Deleted Scene]
The Crazy Ivan The Steve Irwin performs a "Crazy Ivan," a nautical maneuver in which the vessel turns 180 degrees. Paul Watson is hoping that this maneuver causes the ship following them to retreat! [Deleted Scene] Whale Wars 02:12 May 28, 2010 27728 -
Meant to blind or disorient an enemy, flashbangs are often used by military and police forces. The Japanese use flashbang grenades as a countermeasure to Sea Sheperd's use of butyric acid and methocel.
Flashbang Grenades Meant to blind or disorient an enemy, flashbangs are often used by military and police forces. The Japanese use flashbang grenades as a countermeasure to Sea Sheperd's use of butyric acid and methocel. Whale Wars 00:51 June 04, 2009 55152 -
The Steve Irwin isn't fast enough to catch whaling ships on its own, so it relies on the outboard "fast" boats to get close. A team of four will ride up to a whaling vessel and throw butyric acid and even try to foul a prop of the biggest ships.
Outboard Boats The Steve Irwin isn't fast enough to catch whaling ships on its own, so it relies on the outboard "fast" boats to get close. A team of four will ride up to a whaling vessel and throw butyric acid and even try to foul a prop of the biggest ships. Whale Wars 01:06 June 04, 2009 33255 -
Often used by riot police in crowd control situations, an LRAD (or Long Range Acoustic Device) disrupts the hearing of all it somes in contact with. It can also disrupt electrical equipment and cause permanent deafness.
LRADs Often used by riot police in crowd control situations, an LRAD (or Long Range Acoustic Device) disrupts the hearing of all it somes in contact with. It can also disrupt electrical equipment and cause permanent deafness. Whale Wars 00:58 June 04, 2009 39370 -
The Sea Sheperd's weapon of choice is butyric acid. Bottled and thrown onto the decks of whaling ships, it spoils any whale meat it comes in contact with, and makes it almost impossible to work on the deck.
Butyric Acid (Stink Bombs) The Sea Sheperd's weapon of choice is butyric acid. Bottled and thrown onto the decks of whaling ships, it spoils any whale meat it comes in contact with, and makes it almost impossible to work on the deck. Whale Wars 01:06 June 04, 2009 34494 -
Apart from the radar, the helicopter is the eyes and ears of Sea Sheperd. The helicopter can travel ahead to scout for the Japanese as well as report back about ice patterns and weather conditions.
The Helicopter Apart from the radar, the helicopter is the eyes and ears of Sea Sheperd. The helicopter can travel ahead to scout for the Japanese as well as report back about ice patterns and weather conditions. Whale Wars 00:47 June 04, 2009 20328 -
When the Sea Sheperds get too close the Japanese unleash a fury of water at them using onboard water cannons. Getting hit could knock you off your feet or off the boat you are on.
Water Cannons When the Sea Sheperds get too close the Japanese unleash a fury of water at them using onboard water cannons. Getting hit could knock you off your feet or off the boat you are on. Whale Wars 01:01 June 04, 2009 24264 -
Methocel is a non-toxic slippery substance that when combined with water makes it nearly impossible to walk on a ship's deck.
Methocel (Slippery Bomb) Methocel is a non-toxic slippery substance that when combined with water makes it nearly impossible to walk on a ship's deck. Whale Wars 00:56 June 04, 2009 26261 -
A prop fouler is designed to wrap around the propeller of a ship and shut it down. If Sea Shepherd can foul the prop of a whaling ship, the ship goes home.
Prop Fouler A prop fouler is designed to wrap around the propeller of a ship and shut it down. If Sea Shepherd can foul the prop of a whaling ship, the ship goes home. Whale Wars 01:01 June 04, 2009 25529 -
Peter Hammarstedt explains the process of boarding a vessel on the high seas. Last year, two Sea Sheperds boarded a Japanese harpoon ship, the Yushin Maru #2, sparking an international incident.
Boarding a Vessel Peter Hammarstedt explains the process of boarding a vessel on the high seas. Last year, two Sea Sheperds boarded a Japanese harpoon ship, the Yushin Maru #2, sparking an international incident. Whale Wars 01:04 June 04, 2009 22929 -
The Japanese write "Scientific Research" on their ships to underline that they're operating under an international law that allows them to kill up to a certain amount of whales every year for sceintific research.
Scientific Research The Japanese write "Scientific Research" on their ships to underline that they're operating under an international law that allows them to kill up to a certain amount of whales every year for sceintific research. Whale Wars 01:25 June 04, 2009 18929 -
This year's communications officer, Luke Van Horn, brought along a radar detector that will extend the range of the Steve Irwin's radar and help it find other ships at a distance of up to 400 miles.
Ship Detection Device This year's communications officer, Luke Van Horn, brought along a radar detector that will extend the range of the Steve Irwin's radar and help it find other ships at a distance of up to 400 miles. Whale Wars 01:44 June 04, 2009 16162 -
With the Japanese harpoon vessel Yushin Maru #2 on their tail, Sea Shepherd implements a "stern line strategy" to ward them off. [Deleted Scene]
The Stern Line Strategy With the Japanese harpoon vessel Yushin Maru #2 on their tail, Sea Shepherd implements a "stern line strategy" to ward them off. [Deleted Scene] Whale Wars 02:03 August 07, 2009 31655 -
Employing a tactic from Star Wars, the Steve Irwin hides in an ice field hoping a Japanese recon ship will mistake it for an iceberg. Hey, it worked for the Millenium Falcon! [Season 1]
Using Star Wars Tactics Employing a tactic from Star Wars, the Steve Irwin hides in an ice field hoping a Japanese recon ship will mistake it for an iceberg. Hey, it worked for the Millenium Falcon! [Season 1] Whale Wars 01:42 June 04, 2009 24228 -
Tour the ins and outs of Sea Shepherd's ship, the Steve Irwin, their "little satellite on planet earth." [Deleted from Episode 1]
The Good Ship Steve Irwin Tour the ins and outs of Sea Shepherd's ship, the Steve Irwin, their "little satellite on planet earth." [Deleted from Episode 1] Whale Wars 01:22 November 07, 2008 25841 -
From stink bombs to prop foulers, find out what tactics Sea Shepherd uses to non-violently shut down Japanese whaling.
Sea Shepherd's Top Tactics From stink bombs to prop foulers, find out what tactics Sea Shepherd uses to non-violently shut down Japanese whaling. Whale Wars 01:49 November 12, 2008 38098
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- Tools and Tactics of Whale Wars
- Learn more about the tools and tactics used by Sea Shepherd and the Japanese whalers, from stink bombs and prop foulers, to flash grenades and water cannons. Check back as we add more.
- List Added: May 31, 2009
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- With the addition of the Ady Gil to the Sea Shepard fleet, Paul Watson is hoping to have a fast boat that harasses the harpoon ships while the Steve Irwin goes after the factory ships!
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