Paul Watson

In December 2012, the U.S. 9th district court granted a temporary injunction to the Japanese whalers that ordered the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society U.S.A. to not approach within 500 yards of the whaling vessels.

Canadian Environmentalist

Greenpeace has a fast ship that could stop the whalers cold.

Used to describe the profession of hunting whales, often reflecting traditional practices.

Occupational Term

Understand it's a historical occupation that's controversial and largely obsolete due to conservation efforts.

Historical Context

Some communities may view whalers negatively. It's a sensitive topic due to environmental and ethical concerns.

Cultural Sensitivity

Refers to a specific kind of ship designed for the whale hunting industry, now often seen in museums.

Vessel Type

Evokes images of long sea voyages and the dangers of hunting large sea animals, often romanticized in literature.

Adventurous Connotation

A 'whaler' is not a cargo ship; it's specifically built for whaling, don't confuse the two.

Not Modern Cargo

 by the early whalers, but the Southern right whales have rebounded a lot better because they're located in places farther away from human activity. The North Atlantic right whale is listed as the most endangered species on the planet today because they are urban whales; they live along the east coast

Brian Skerry reveals...

 people lived on the islands but whalers and pirates had already depleted the tortoises Turtles and many of the birds that had no fear of humans and could easily be picked up and eaten

Whaler