Batman is going to be pissed off
It’s clear that the Japanese ship Shonan Maru No. 2 intentionally rammed the Ady Gil, as Sea Shepherd claims. But surely this will be an own-goal for the Japanese in the end—publicity gives Sea Shepherd oxygen. It does make you wonder if the Ady Gil’s skipper let it happen. I think the video evidence leaves it open to interpretation.
$1.5 million wasted
I feel sorry for the people whose donations have been scuttled in this incident. I understand the desire to take action given the inaction of the international community, but Sea Shepherd’s activities should be condemned as extravagant and ultimately counterproductive. The conservation movement’s dollar is better spent elsewhere. Greenpeace’s legal battle in the Japanese courts would be a good place to start.
