Monday, 19 November 2007

Stop the Whale Slaughter

Today, Japan launched its whaling fleet to the Southern Ocean Sanctuary around Antarctica where it plans to kill more than 1000 whales over several months under the guise of 'scientific research'. You don't need to kill whales to research them! How stupid do they think we are?! They plan to kill 50 threatened humpback whales, 50 endangered fin whales and around 930 minke whales. I am so upset and outraged at this news. It has been condemned internationally and even the International Whaling Commission has called for an end to the killing of whales in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary but yet, Japan persists. The Greenpeace ship, Esperanza, is just off the coast of Japan with plans to follow the whaling fleet and, no doubt, try to stop the senseless slaughter. Click here to keep up to date via the Esperanza crew's blog. Visit Greenpeace International to find out how you can help.
Gentle Giant - Graphite in A5 sketchbook - © Serena Lewis
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25 comments:

  1. Joan Y20 November 2007 at 17:34

    Thanks for sharing Serena! It is a tragedy and I'm glad you are making people aware of the injustices. This is a great drawing of the whale tail.

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  2. Serena Lewis20 November 2007 at 19:03

    Thanks, Joan....I appreciate the support ~ :)

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  3. Becky21 November 2007 at 02:36

    Oh no, this makes my stomach sick. Why in the world do they need to slaughter them to research them??? I mean, come on, they must think we are as dumb as rocks.

    :o(

    Becky

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  4. Serena Lewis21 November 2007 at 06:07

    Thanks for commenting, Becky. It's just so wrong that this sort of still goes on. :(

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  5. Anonymous21 November 2007 at 11:39

    Beautiful drawing Serena. I love to see a drawing like this as you see it a lot in photography but rarely in art. Maybe us artists are gradually catching on.

    The killing, what in the world could they possibly want with so many? You would think at most one each would be plenty. You other scientists testing all the time without harming whales. Very strange.

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  6. Serena Lewis21 November 2007 at 20:37

    Thank you, Boyd.....the thought that so many of these gentle giants are going to be slaughtered is so devastating to me. They clearly have other plans for these whales and it's not research. I'm praying that something can be done to stop it.

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  7. Sharon22 November 2007 at 09:34

    Wonderful drawing, Serena. And it's too sad about the whales, such unique amd fascinating creatures.

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  8. platitudinal22 November 2007 at 17:03

    It is very upsetting! Thank you for posting this, Serena, and making all of us aware.

    Your graphite sketch is breathtaking.

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  9. quirkyartist22 November 2007 at 18:32

    I am really cross about this too.

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  10. Serena Lewis22 November 2007 at 18:42

    Thanks, Sharon :)

    Thanks, Luci :)

    Yes, it's a maddening situation to say the least, Wendy. Thanks for dropping by ~ :)

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  11. Maria Catalina Wiley22 November 2007 at 22:11

    That is a lovely drawing, Serena. It's outrageous that this is still happening. Thanks for bringing it to our attention.
    regards Maria

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  12. juj23 November 2007 at 01:54

    wow serena! this is beautiful. the way you captured the waves, and the suspended movement of the tail. just wonderful.

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  13. Dee23 November 2007 at 02:40

    This is a great sketch, Serena!! Thanks for sharing and putting this situation out there in front. It's absolutely unbelievable what's going on here. It has to be stopped!!

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  14. dibujandoarte23 November 2007 at 06:34

    Hi Serena. i still can't believe this things happen noawdays with whales and other species. I always think if humans used their potential only to do good things, but it's all the contrary.
    It's a terific drawing you've made. Hope the killing stops!

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  15. Serena Lewis23 November 2007 at 11:04

    Thanks Maria, Juj, Dee and Martin. I appreciate your supportive comments for the whales. Let's just hope something happens to prevent it.

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  16. Anonymous24 November 2007 at 00:30

    I feel with you, it makes me sick to the stomach! I'll stay informed with your link and hope too that it may be stopped....nice sketch!
    Ronell

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  17. Serena Lewis24 November 2007 at 05:50

    Thanks, Ronell ~ :)

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  18. Anonymous24 November 2007 at 10:20

    the pictures are made for you?

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  19. Serena Lewis24 November 2007 at 17:14

    I'm not exactly sure what you mean, Jou? My reference images are either taken by me or I find them via Royalty Free or Copyright Free picture sites. :)

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  20. Anonymous25 November 2007 at 08:16

    they are impresionant

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  21. Serena Lewis25 November 2007 at 08:34

    Thank you, Jou....I appreciate your comment very much ~

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  22. Anonymous27 November 2007 at 19:32

    Great drawing! I don't see why anyone would want to make another living being suffer. I have lived with pets all my life and donate to the World Wildlife Fund monthly. Some people will never get that we are all one and that every form of life deserves respect...

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  23. Serena Lewis29 November 2007 at 07:09

    Thanks, Ella! That's exactly how I view things too. :)

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  24. stapeliad5 December 2007 at 02:50

    Wow...thats horrific. Why cant people just leave things alone???

    I love your drawing.

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  25. Anonymous4 January 2010 at 07:19

    Serena, this is just gorgeous, as are these beautiful creatures. I am so sad and incensed that the Japanese did this. You can always tell the true character of someone by how they treat the weak and defenseless. Why can't they just be satisfied with enjoying the beauty? You should make cards, sell these and donate the proceeds to a whale fund or something.

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