"I like the film Shallows because is showcases the story of a previous
whaling nation like Australia becoming the most passionate defenders of whales
in the world through education, understanding and respect for these amazing,
socially complex and intelligent gentle giants of the sea. It also shows how the
town now thrives on the sustainable industry of whale watching which is now a
360 million dollar a year industry in Australia.
It gives me hope that through education and understanding, nations like
Japan, Norway, Iceland and Denmark can also be defenders for the whales."
- Jeff Hansen, Australian Director, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
- Jeff Hansen, Australian Director, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Impian Films is a proud supporter of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
Shallows is a story about the last whaling town in Australia that was shut
down over 30 years ago. Sea Shepherd has been on the front line protecting
whales from the bloody harpoon since 1977.
Albany residents, along with the majority of Australians, are the most
passionate defenders of whales in the world and it is hoped that nations like
Japan, Norway and Iceland can follow Albany's lead.
About Sea Shepherd
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Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
(SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation
organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of
wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and
species.
Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations. |
Sea
Shepherd has various campaigns that directly aid in ensuring the biodiversity of
our oceans:
- Dolphins:
Sea
Shepherd has been active in directly intervening where dolphins are threatened.
- Whales: Sea Shepherd has been on the front lines for nearly three decades protecting whales from illegal whalers.
- Galapagos:
In
the Galapagos Islands of Ecuador, Sea Shepherd is working with the National
Marine Park service on anti-poaching enforcement and conservation
programs.
- Seals:
Sea
Shepherd has been fighting sealers since 1975, and over the course of a quarter
of a century we have saved hundreds of thousands of seals from
slaughter.
- Sharks:On multi-faceted fronts, Sea Shepherd is battling to save sharks from the threat of decimation by raising awareness, patrolling marine protected areas, exposing corruption and arresting the criminals who drive the multi-billion dollar shark-fining/killing industry.
Latest Sea Shepherd News
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December 2011: Paul Watson On ABC2
Eco Pirate: The Story of Paul Watson is a documentary about Captain Paul Watson and his efforts to protect the oceans.
Part Captain Nemo, part Grizzly Man, Paul Watson is filmed in the act as he repeatedly flouts the law so that he may catch those he sees as the more serious law-breakers, the illegal poachers of the world. Check it out on ABC, 9:30pm Wednesday, December 21 2011. Paul also did a fantastic interview recently for ABC radio; check it out here. |
December 2011: Sea Shepherd Is Back!
As Sea Shepherd ramps up for what is hopefully their last anti-whaling expedition to the Antarctic, they are making their second ever stop in Albany to restock.
Impian Films is honoured to present an event at Whale World to give the citizens of Albany an opportunity to meet the crew and Sea Shepherd's founder, Paul Watson. Everyone is welcome to head to Whale World at 5pm on Monday, 12th December 2011. Come give your support to Sea Shepherd and their important expedition! Please RSVP to katherine@impianfilms.com for numbers. 
Visitors Enjoying Whale World
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March 2011: Paul Watson on the ABC
Paul Watson appeared on the ABC's Adam Hills in Gordon St Tonight on the 16th March. Paul chatted with Adam Hills and Dave Hughes about Sea Shepherd, their victory in Antarctica and their future projects. Check it out, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHN4SRYcrCI |
Feb. 2011: Success in the Antarctic!
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Sea Shepherd is currently on its way back from its 7th Antarctic whale
defence campaign.
It’s official – the Japanese whaling fleet has called it quits in the Southern Ocean, at least for this season. And if they return next season, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will be ready to resume their efforts to obstruct and disable illegal Japanese whaling operations. “The Nisshin Maru made a significant course change immediately after the Japanese government made it official that the whaling fleet has been recalled,” said Captain Alex Cornelissen from the Bob Barker. “She looks like she’s going home!” |
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The Sea Shepherd ship Bob Barker has been tailing the Japanese Nisshin Maru factory ship since February 9th making it impossible for the whalers to continue their illegal whaling operations. “I have a crew of 88 very happy people from 23 different nations including Japan and they are absolutely thrilled that the whalers are heading home and the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary is now indeed a real sanctuary,” said Captain Paul Watson. The Sea Shepherd ships Steve Irwin, Bob Barker, and Gojira will remain in the Southern Ocean to escort the Japanese ships northward. “We will not leave the whale sanctuary until the last whaling ship has departed,” said Gojira captain Locky MacLean. |
 Pilot Chris Aultman and crewmember Mark Cullivan in an emotional embrace.Photo: Barbara Veiga;Photo courtesy of Sea Shepherd |
Sea Shepherd in Albany!
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Sea Shepherd's Captain Paul Watson and Australian Director Jeff Hansen along with Impian films (Stephen Van Mil) went along to Albany to help promote the Shallows film and the work Sea Shepherd does. With Albany being the last whaling station in Australia to close, it was hoped that Sea Shepherd could start a volunteer outreach ground support chapter in Albany with the awarenss raised from the visit to Albany. To view footage of Paul Watson in Albany for out From Whaling To Whale Watching event, please go to our Behind the Scenes page.
Sea Shepherd is in the initial stages of setting up a volunteer outreach chapter in Albany and Impian Films has offered Sea Shepherd office space to assist with educating the community of the work sea shepherd does and the importance of protecting our oceans biodiversity for the benefit of future generations. |
Find out how you can get involved in Sea Shepherd's campaigns.
