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Sea Shepherd sets conditions for the release of the Farley Mowat

Announcing Captain Watson's summer European tour

Attention Australians: Events near you

Scent of Scandal signature Sea Shepherd candle

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"May Day" for the Seal Slaughter on May Day

Hard Talk with Captain Paul Watson

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May 7, 2008

Dear Roger,

We continue to battle the Canadian government and showcase their insistence on supporting the horrific annual seal slaughter. They may have confiscated our trusty ship, the Farley Mowat, but that's not stopping us from opposing them in the courts and in the media. As the European Union makes its final decision on whether to ban all imports of seal pelts (we sincerely hope that they do), I will be traveling to Europe to speak out against this atrocity and meet with our supporters there. We will continue to make waves around the world this summer as we fight to defend our oceans.

Sea Shepherd sets conditions for the the release of the Farley Mowat
In Sea Shepherd's opinion, when armed men steal property at gunpoint after boarding a ship at sea in international waters, such an act can be legitimately defined as piracy. Sea Shepherd demands the release of the Farley Mowat from Canadian officials under certain conditions. Read the conditions here

Announcing Captain Watson's summer European tour
Captain Watson will be traveling throughout Europe this summer for various speaking engagements scheduled in Belgium, France, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Check the Events and Appearances page to find details on how you can attend. Scheduled Events and Appearances

Attention Australians: Events near you

PERTH:

The Deep Blue Sea Roots Show this Friday May 9th! This Sea Shepherd benefit concert will feature local favorites Blue Shaddy, The Groovesmiths, with Jezmead and Lightning Jack as support acts. DETAILS

GOLD COAST:

A special, pre-national release benefit screening of Sharkwater on Wednesday May 14th. DETAILS

**Sharkwater opening in select theaters in QLD and NSW on March 15th, check local listings**

A Scent of Scandal signature Sea Shepherd candle
Just in time for Mother's Day this Sunday, Sea Shepherd is pleased to announce a new collaboration with LA-based vegan candlemaker, A Scent of Scandle. Supporters can enjoy one of the new "Candles for a Cause," with an ocean-scented "Rock the Boat" candle, and know that 15% of the proceeds go directly to supporting Sea Shepherd's efforts in ocean conservation.

Our ship has been seized and our volunteer crewmembers have been deported for documenting and witnessing the brutal seal slaughter. The seals, however, are still being killed. With your support, we are able to continue exposing this crisis both in the press and in the legal arena. I thank-you for helping to make our seal defense efforts possible.

For the Oceans,

Paul Watson

Founder and President

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