along with 24 volunteer crew, to refuel, en route to the NorthWest Passage as part of the CPWF's Operation #KangeiMaru, a mission to intercept Japan's newly-built factory whaling ship Kangei Maru in the #NorthPacific.

"The Danish naval ship was lurking off #Nuuk Harbor in Greenland when #PaulWatson was arrested and has spent the last 4 days closely following behind us inside Canadian waters since we entered the Strait of Belle-Isle. I am sure they will say it's a routine exercise,

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due to centuries of #whaling.

#Japan has confirmed that it will allow the catch and kill of up to 59 fin whales in its commercial #hunt. This news comes as the newly built Japanese factory whaling ship #KangeiMaru sets sail on its maiden hunt. Although at the time of its completion Japan only allowed the hunt of smaller bryde’s, minke, and sei whales, the Kangei Maru boasts a deck long enough to easily haul whales 25 m long.

#FreePaulWatson #EndWhaling #SaveOurSeas #DefendTheDefenders 🌊 🐋

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As Japan’s new whaling ship, Kangei Maru, embarks on its devastating mission, the timing of Paul Watson’s extradition demand is no coincidence. This strategic move is an attempt to silence one of the most vocal defenders of our oceans. 🌊 🐋

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#FreePaulWatson #PaulWatson #KangeiMaru #Japan 🇯🇵