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Australia
Brisbane & Gold Coast, QLD
and Byron Bay, NSW
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The Steve Irwin has departed Brisbane for the 2008-09 Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign
Thanks to all the help from people and companies in Brisbane, and after several months of preparations for this year's campaign, including a new helicopter hangar on the ship, the Steve Irwin has now departed for the Antarctic Whale Sanctuary. The ship left Brisbane on Thursday, 4th December at 0730 hours Brisbane time. Supporters cheered on the crew as the ship passed in front of the Rivergate Marina. The Sea Shepherd crew want to offer a great big thanks to all the help from Brisbane area supporters while we were docked here!
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Gold Coast Coordinator Terri Melloway works the Sea Shepherd
stall at the World Environment Day Festival 2006
PAST EVENTS & HAPPENINGS:
(most recent events first):
November 21, 2006 - Sea Shepherd Celebration at the Byron Bay Community Center, Australia
Over 300 people came out to hear Paul Watson speak. It was a great night of music and information. Some of Byron's best musicians were on hand to entertain the audience. Howie Cooke MC'ed the event and also preformed some original music.more
Sept. 30, 2006 - Whale Protection Day - Gold Coast, Australia
On September 30th over 600 people came out to show that whales worth watching really are whales worth saving. Sponsored by the Gold Coast Whale Watch & Conservation Society, we had a day filled with humpback whales spy hopping, breaching and tail slapping all around us. Everybody that came out on this beautiful day had a magical experience as the whales did not disappoint. Sea Shepherd volunteers on each of the five whale watching boats handed out literature and International Director, Jonny Vasic spoke to the whale watchers about Sea Shepherd's work as marine conservationists and our commitment to saving the gentle giants of the deep.
*** Watch our Video ***
Greeted by a southern humpback
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Humpbacks showing off for the crowd
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Sea Shepherd Volunteers Terri, Howie and Dean
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Members of the Gold Coast Whale Watch &
Conservation Association and
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VOLUNTEER
We hope you will be a part of this exciting time of growth and development
for Sea Shepherd in Australia!
Following is a list of the type of help we will need in your area, but please let us know if you have any specific ideas on how you can help. E-mail: australia@seashepherd.org
- Fundraising - Organize a fundraiser event or concert at your local pub, restaurant, or community meeting place; have a Sea Shepherd house party (show videos and give a presentation); help sell SSCS merchandise; tell your friends about our work!
- Outreach - Assist in manning an information table (or host your own) at special events, festivals, outdoor markets, and/or shopping malls in your area. Be creative! Think of any place where you can set-up a display table and hand out information.
- Education - Visit schools, universities, clubs, and/or organizations to give presentations on Sea Shepherd.
- Information Distribution - You can help spread the word about our mission by distributing printed brochures, info sheets, and newsletters.
- Administrative and clerical work to support the chapter's activities - You can help with telephone calls, answering mail, data entry, computer consultation, and translation work.
- Ship Support - Finding contacts in Melbourne for when the ship comes in, to provide services, parts, equipment, moorage, etc.
- Developing a support network for Sea Shepherd in Australia
We look forward to hearing from you!
E-mail: australia@seashepherd.org
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