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This undated file photo provided by the Australian Customs Service ...

(The Canadian Press) — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 04:20:00 GMT

(The Canadian Press) - This undated file photo provided by the Australian Customs Service shows what the Australian government says is the slain carcass of a minke whale tied to the Japanese harpoon ship Yushin Maru 2 in Antarctic waters. Scientists representing 12 countries have plans to set sail from New Zealand this week to conduct research into whales in Antarctica, launching an open challenge to Japan's program that kills up to 1,000 whales a year in the name of science. (THE ASSOCIATED PRESS/Australian Customs Service, File)

Taiwan plans to use DNA from whales and dolphins as evidence ...

(AFP) — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - Taiwan plans to use DNA from whales and dolphins as evidence to convict poachers and protect the endangered marine animals, an official said Monday. Photo:Valery Hache/AFP

The futuristic trimaran Ady Gil broke in two and sank without ...

(AFP) — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:59:00 GMT

(AFP) - The futuristic trimaran Ady Gil broke in two and sank without trace after colliding with the Shonan Maru No.2 security vessel on January 6. Photo:/AFP

File photo shows a mother whale and her calf being dragged on ...

(AFP) — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 05:08:00 GMT

(AFP) - File photo shows a mother whale and her calf being dragged on board a Japanese ship after being harpooned in Antarctic waters. Australia's disagreement with Japan over its annual whale hunts will not affect a proposed defence pact between the nations, Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said Wednesday. Photo:/AFP

Alabama Crimson Tides Garrett Gilbert (57) intercepts a pass ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:22:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Alabama Crimson Tides Garrett Gilbert (57) intercepts a pass next to Texas Longhorns Michael Huey (L), Chris Whaley (C) and Charlie Tanner and takes the ball in for a touchdown during the second quarter in the NCAA's BCS National Championship football game in Pasadena, January 7, 2010. REUTERS/Lori Shepler (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT FOOTBALL)

The Japanese harpoon vessel 'Shonan Maru No 2' (R) attacking ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - The Japanese harpoon vessel 'Shonan Maru No 2' (R) attacking the Sea Shepherd vessel 'Steve Irwin' (L) with water canons in the Southern Ocean off Antarctica December 22. Activists Wednesday hurled stink bombs at Japanese whaling ships after finally catching up with the fleet, blaming 'spy planes' for disrupting their Antarctic harassment campaign. Photo:Barbara Veiga/AFP

Fact file on the Ady Gil powerboat, reportedly destroyed by ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - Fact file on the Ady Gil powerboat, reportedly destroyed by a Japanese fishing boat Wednesday as it took part in operations to disrupt whaling in Antactic waters. Photo:/AFP

Activists on board environmental group Sea Shepherd's Ady Gil ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 12:54:00 GMT

(AFP) - Activists on board environmental group Sea Shepherd's Ady Gil trimaran, a wave-piercing boat, carry ropes and a buoy allegedly intending to entangle a Japanese whaling ship in the Antarctic waters on January 6. The boat was rammed and sliced in two in its very first clash on Wednesday, activists said, dramatically escalating hostilities Photo:/AFP

Graphic fact file on Japan's annual whale hunt. The futuristic ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:36:00 GMT

(AFP) - Graphic fact file on Japan's annual whale hunt. The futuristic powerboat, the 'Ady Gil', sent to harass Japanese whalers has been sliced in two and is sinking after a clash in Antarctic waters, activists said on Wednesday. Photo:/AFP

Sea Shepherd Society issued photo shows the vessel, the 'Ady ...

(AFP) — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 07:36:00 GMT

(AFP) - Sea Shepherd Society issued photo shows the vessel, the 'Ady Gil'. The futuristic powerboat sent to harass Japanese whalers has been sliced in two and is sinking after a clash in Antarctic waters, a report has said. Photo:/AFP

A white whale kisses a Kimono-clad trainer at a show to celebrate ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:25:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A white whale kisses a Kimono-clad trainer at a show to celebrate the New Year at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama, near Tokyo January 1, 2010. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: ANIMALS SOCIETY)

A Kimono-clad trainer performs with a white whale at a show ...

(Reuters) — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A Kimono-clad trainer performs with a white whale at a show to celebrate the New Year at the Hakkeijima Sea Paradise in Yokohama, near Tokyo January 1, 2010. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon (JAPAN - Tags: IMAGES OF THE DAY ANIMALS)

Dead whales lie on the beach at Farewell Spit on New Zealand's ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:21:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Dead whales lie on the beach at Farewell Spit on New Zealand's South Island December 28, 2009. More than 100 pilot whales died after being stranded at Farewell Spit, according to local media. The beached whales were discovered by a tourist plane on Saturday. Picture taken December 28, 2009. REUTERS/New Zealand Department of Conservation/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ANIMALS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Volunteers and members of New Zealand's Department of Conservation ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:19:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Volunteers and members of New Zealand's Department of Conservation work to rescue stranded pilot whales in Colville Bay, north of Coromandel town on New Zealand's North Island December 27, 2009. More than 60 pilot whales were beached in Colville, according to local media reports. Picture taken December 27, 2009. REUTERS/Kelly Hodel/Waikato Times/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: SOCIETY ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. AUSTRALIA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NEW ZEALAND

Local Dave Hamon watches as one of 21 pilot whales that died ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 03:16:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Local Dave Hamon watches as one of 21 pilot whales that died after being stranded on Colville Bay, north of Coromandel town on New Zealand's North Island is buried December 28, 2009. More than 60 pilot whales were beached in Colville, according to local media reports. Picture taken December 28, 2009. REUTERS/Kelly Hodel/Waikato Times (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. AUSTRALIA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN AUSTRALIA. NEW ZEALAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN NEW ZEALAND

A dead whale lies on the beach at Farewell Spit on New Zealand's ...

(Reuters) — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:52:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A dead whale lies on the beach at Farewell Spit on New Zealand's South Island December 28, 2009. More than 100 pilot whales died after being stranded at Farewell Spit, according to local media. The beached whales were discovered by a tourist plane on Saturday. Picture taken December 28, 2009. REUTERS/New Zealand Department of Conservation/Handout (NEW ZEALAND - Tags: ENVIRONMENT ANIMALS) FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS

Volunteers attempt to save Pilot whales in May 2009. More than ...

(AFP) — Sun, 27 Dec 2009 22:12:00 GMT

(AFP) - Volunteers attempt to save Pilot whales in May 2009. More than 125 whales have died in two separate strandings in New Zealand, conservation officials said Monday. Photo:Gianluigi Guercia/AFP

Villagers look at the carcass of a whale on Las Penitas Beach ...

(Reuters) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 05:29:00 GMT

(Reuters) - Villagers look at the carcass of a whale on Las Penitas Beach at Nicaragua's Pacific coast, about 125 km (78 miles) west from the capital, Managua December 25, 2009. The 12-metre-long carcass was washed ashore on Thursday. REUTERS/Eddy Lopez (NICARAGUA - Tags: ANIMALS ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY IMAGES OF THE DAY)

A mother whale and her calf are dragged on board a Japanese ...

(AFP) — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 11:43:00 GMT

(AFP) - A mother whale and her calf are dragged on board a Japanese whaling ship after being harpooned in Antarctic waters in 2008. Militant anti-whaling activists said they were dodging a Japanese surveillance ship in icebergs near Antarctica, following their first skirmish with whalers during the annual hunt. Photo:/AFP

A banner is seen on the Greenpeace ship Beluga in Copenhagen ...

(Reuters) — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 17:39:00 GMT

(Reuters) - A banner is seen on the Greenpeace ship Beluga in Copenhagen harbour December 3, 2009. Environment ministers and officials will meet in Copenhagen on Dec. 7-18 for a United Nations climate change conference to put together a successor to the Kyoto Protocol. REUTERS/Greenpeace/Handout (DENMARK ENVIRONMENT) QUALITY FROM SOURCE. NO ARCHIVES. NO SALES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS