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I know it's late and I'm tired, but if I read this correctly, some are accusing the Sea Shepherds of throwing pipe bombs and flash bangs. I believe I have watched all episodes of the current ( the second) season, and they have not done that. What I have seen, they throw butyric acid bottles and some colored dye if I remember correctly. The Butyric acid is rancid butter according to the intrepid whale protectors. The point here is they say it makes the area hit stink to the point of retching if you are there too long, so they try to get where the harpoons are, or where they process the whales, which they say ruins the meat, making it unsellable. I have seen the Japanese whalers throw flash bangs at the Sea Shepherds, as well as hurling brass nuts at the zodiac occupants. The Sea Shepherds say that they only target the ship, while the Japanese were intentionally trying to hurt the zodiac occupants.
I am conflicted by this show. I understand that the loophole exists, and therefore the argument could be made that the Japanese are within their rights to snag this many whales, but it seems to me that they shouldn't need to "research" this many whales. Also the fact that apparently they are researching a delicacy makes it seem kinda fishy ( sorry for the pun, but I'm tired).
That being said, either the Animal Planet is excellent editors for their purpose or the Sea Shepherds are complete morons in many respects. They don't seem very organized or anything.
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