FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – December 9, 2010

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Sea Shepherd’s Steve Irwin Comes to New Zealand’s Capital

WHAT: Join Sea Shepherd Conservation Society founder Captain Paul Watson and his international crew from the Steve Irwin for a brief stop in Wellington before they join the rest of their fleet and continue their mission to protect and save whales from illegal poachers in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. Sea Shepherd will discuss the superfast Gojira and its role in the upcoming 2010-11 Antarctic Whale Defense Campaign, Operation No Compromise to be featured in the fourth season of Animal Planet’s hit television series Whale Wars.

Meet the crew, donate, shop for new Sea Shepherd merchandise for the holidays, take a tour of the ship, and show your support for Sea Shepherd’s numerous oceanic defense campaigns! This is a unique opportunity to see Neptune’s Navy flagship vessel before it engages in action on the high seas.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: Captain Paul Watson joined by and Celia Wade-Brown, Mayor of Wellington and Gareth Hughes, New Zealand politician and Green Party member along with Sea Shepherd crew and the MY Steve Irwin.

WHERE AND WHEN: Saturday, 12/11 – Sunday, 12/12, daily ship tours from 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. AEST

Saturday -
1 p.m. - Traditional Maori Powhiri welcome
5 p.m. - Open forum and Q & A with Captain Watson, Foxglove Bar Ballroom (upstairs), 33 Queens Wharf, Wellington
7 p.m. - Charity fundraising auction
8 p.m. - Entertainment, live band and crew party

Sunday -
7 p.m. - Special screening of Pirate for the Sea to raise funds for Operation No Compromise, with an introduction by Captain Watson, Paramount Movie Theatre, Courtenay Place, Wellington City

WHY: Final opportunity to support the international campaign effort and interview one of the world’s leading conservationists Captain Watson and his Sea Shepherd crew before they descend to the Southern Ocean to defend endangered whales.

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About Sea Shepherd Conservation Society
Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit conservation organization whose mission is to end habitat destruction and wildlife slaughter in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced oceanic ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations. Founder and President Captain Paul Watson is a renowned and respected leader on environmental issues. Visit www.seashepherd.org for more information.

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