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Whale Wars: Scientific Research

Whale Wars: Scientific Research - (01:25)

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 scientific research. [Episode 1]

  • Added: 21-Sep-2009
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How far does Captain Paul Watson expect the crew to go?
Jumping aboard a Japanese whaler is more art than science. Second Mate Peter Hammarstedt explains.
A slow launch leaves the boarding party in doubt of accomplishing their mission. Watch them try to salvage their opportunity.
After Amber has trouble following orders, she gets into a fight with Pottsy. Thankfully, Peter is there to set things straight.
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Best of Series 1 (01:42)
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!
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Best of Series 1 (01:55)
Sea Shepherd attacks the Yushin Maru #2 with butyric acid bombs, while the Japanese whalers fight back with high-powered water cannons.
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Best of Series 1 (01:50)
The Sea Sheperds finally catch the Japanese whaling fleet's mothership, the Nisshin Maru. In their first pass they throw non-toxic butyric acid and methocel onto the deck of the ship, hoping to disrupt whaling activity.
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Raw Whale Kill (02:01)
WARNING: You are about to view graphic raw footage from Whale Wars: Season 2 showing a minke whale being harpooned and shot by Japanese whalers. [Deleted Scene]

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