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Wednesday, 9 January 2013

Dolphin Murderers - Is there still hope?


Hello and welcome to our blog; by Freya, Zahra and Giuliana. Firstly, we would just like to say thank you for showing curiosity in our blog. Small things like you opening our blog, helps us contribute to stopping the horrible killings of these innocent creatures.

We are trying to raise awareness of Campaign Whale, as we as well as many others, strongly believe that the murder of dolphins is intolerable and we are trying all that we can to inform people as a lot of the public are unaware of these happenings and we believe that by spreading the word, this will eventually become a worldwide problem to be solved. Our chosen organisation is called Campaign Whale, a non-profit establishment, which is acting against the murders of roughly 23,000 dolphins that are being slaughtered each year.  They have been working for many decades in revealing the terrible slaughtering which is happening to these beautiful, intelligent and loveable creatures and campaigning to make sure that it will never happen again.  

The association was founded in 1980 and is managed by Andy Ottaway, and he overviews many campaigns but we have specifically chosen the campaign on ‘Japan’s Secret Dolphin Slaughter’ as it’s a subject we all feel strongly about. Although operating in England, this organisation targets many different countries worldwide to achieve support so we can gain justice for dolphins and other sea creatures. 

However, they need your help. Due to the fact that the campaign receives no financial support from the government, they rely on the generosity from the dedicated and caring public to help financially to continue the amazing difference that they’re already making. If you choose to donate to Campaign Whale, you can choose how much and how often you want to contribute. Every pound makes a huge difference and your generosity would be greatly appreciated.

Together we can save Japan’s dolphins, but we need you.

Thank you once again for reading our blog. If you would like any more information on the topic, you could use this website; http://www.campaign-whale.org It would be greatly appreciated if you could post us a response on our blog, telling us your thought upon this disturbing subject. Please help stop these cruel and un-human actions towards these beautiful creatures in the sea and let them live a happy and free life. If you do give us a reply, here are a few questions to help you give us some helpful feedback. Please include your home town and country at the end of your response.....

*         Had you ever heard about ‘Japans Secret Dolphin Slaughter'?

*         Do you now feel more informed about these happenings?

*         What are your opinions on this topic?

*         Would you be willing to do any of the following to help stop these goings-on.....

a- financially support Campaign Whale?
b- Join the campaign to reveal Japans secret dolphin slaughter?
c- raise awareness by telling your friends and family about this campaign and encourage them to help?
d- apply to obtain regular information from Campaign Whale about progress and events they face?
e- adopt a dolphin from  adoptadolphin.wdcs.org/


30 comments:

  1. *no I had never heard of it
    *yes I know quite a lot now, brilo!
    *this is quite bad, isn't it. poor dolphins
    *a)i don't have much money to give away, sorry
    b)i would love to join the campaign though
    c)i just told my mum about it, spreading the world already!
    d)well sure, it would be nice to be updated as long as i don't have to pay
    e)i have always wanted a dolphin! yes!
    Vic UK

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  2. this is gorgeous xxxx

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  3. *no
    *yes
    *the dolphins should not be killed
    *a)yes
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes

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  4. *no
    *yes
    *these innocent creatures dont deserve to be killed
    *a)definitely
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes
    UK

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  5. *no
    *yes
    *killing dolphins is pointless
    *a)yes
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes
    UK

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  6. *no
    *yes
    *they shouldnt be murdered
    *a)definitely
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes
    uk

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  7. *no
    *yes
    *they deserve to roam the seas
    *a)yes
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes
    usa

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  8. *no
    *yes
    *i cannot believe this is happening, they dont deserve to die
    *a)yes
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes
    Canada

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  9. *no
    *yes
    *i didnt know about this before i read the blog, but now that you have informed me, i believe that dolphins should not be killed recklessly like this
    *a)no
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes

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  10. *no
    *yes
    *thank you for telling me about this, i strongly agree with this cause
    *a)no
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes
    UK

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  11. * Had you ever heard about ‘Japans Secret Dolphin Slaughter'? No

    * Do you now feel more informed about these happenings? Yes definitely

    * What are your opinions on this topic? I believe that dolphins are amazing creatures and we should definitely promote this campaign to attempt to ban dolphin slaughter.

    * Would you be willing to do any of the following to help stop these goings-on.....

    a- financially support Campaign Whale? Possibly
    b- Join the campaign to reveal Japans secret dolphin slaughter? Yes
    c- raise awareness by telling your friends and family about this campaign and encourage them to help? Definitely
    d- apply to obtain regular information from Campaign Whale about progress and events they face? Yes
    e- adopt a dolphin from adoptadolphin.wdcs.org/ Possibly

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  12. Before reading this I had never heard of this organisation or campaign, and through reading this blog I am now more informed, I would consider supporting the organisation after further research but I will definitely spread the word about this issue as I think these happenings are not humane and shouldn't be allowed as they're affecting innocent creatures.

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  13. no I had never heard of this issue before reading this blog but I do now feel very informed and persuaded to help as I believe dolphins should not suffer the concequences of inhumane actions
    *a)definitely
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes
    UK

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  14. * Had you ever heard about ‘Japans Secret Dolphin Slaughter'?


    * Do you now feel more informed about these happenings?


    * What are your opinions on this topic?


    * Would you be willing to do any of the following to help stop these goings-on.....

    a) definetly its amazing
    b- I definetly would, people like them need to be revealed to the world
    c- of course! i will probably tell my family as soon as they step in the front door!
    d- yes that would be lovely!
    e- well i dont know where i would keep a dolphin in my small house but it is a nice idea.

    thank you for introducing me to this awful issue girls i back you up 100%!

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  15. Dear Freya, Zahra and Giuliana
    What an inspirational blog.
    How amazing to see people actively advocating worthy causes such as this.

    Had you ever heard about ‘Japans Secret Dolphin Slaughter'?
    No, I had not.


    Do you now feel more informed about these happenings?
    Very much so.

    What are your opinions on this topic?
    It is dreadful, we must stop it NOW!

    Would you be willing to do any of the following to help stop these goings-on.....


    a- financially support Campaign Whale?
    yes I already have. It must stop NOW!
    b- Join the campaign to reveal Japans secret dolphin slaughter?
    Of course!! It must stop NOW!
    c- raise awareness by telling your friends and family about this campaign and encourage them to help?
    I just told my family at the dinner table. It must stop NOW!
    d- apply to obtain regular information from Campaign Whale about progress and events they face?
    Yes this would be rather interesting yes.
    e- adopt a dolphin from adoptadolphin.wdcs.org/
    Sounds good but I would have to look into it. Could I keep it in a paddling pool or would it have to be a lake etc?
    Thank you very much.
    I am from the United Kingdom, and proud to be!!

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  16. Had you ever heard about ‘Japans Secret Dolphin Slaughter'?
    Yes, isn't it sick???


    Do you now feel more informed about these happenings?
    Pretty much


    What are your opinions on this topic?
    It's pretty sick isn't it? I mean we've got to stop this murder


    Would you be willing to do any of the following to help stop these goings-on.....


    a- financially support Campaign Whale?
    I do not have a lot of money to spare but if I did I most certainly would
    b- Join the campaign to reveal Japans secret dolphin slaughter?
    Yes yes yes
    c- raise awareness by telling your friends and family about this campaign and encourage them to help?
    I guess so, its a pretty hot topic
    d- apply to obtain regular information from Campaign Whale about progress and events they face?
    yes
    e- adopt a dolphin from adoptadolphin.wdcs.org/
    maybeee
    UK

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  17. 1)no
    2)yes
    3)very touching
    4)probably c

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  18. *no
    *yes, very
    *dolphins shouldnt be murdered they are innocent creatures.
    *
    a) YES
    b) YES
    c) YES
    d) YES
    e) YES

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  19. *no
    *yes
    *i used to think that dolphins werent important but after reading this, i'll help in whatever way i can to help them.
    *a)yes
    b)yes
    c)yes
    d)yes
    e)yes

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  20. This is a great cause and i just wanted to say that I am from Ohio, USA, and in my local community, we all organised a cake sale for Campaign Whale. We donated all the takings to the cause,and it would never have happened if i had never seen this blog, so thank you

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  21. Had you ever heard about ‘Japans Secret Dolphin Slaughter'?
    Yes


    Do you now feel more informed about these happenings?
    Yes


    What are your opinions on this topic?
    Dolphins are beautiful creatures but think about the fishermen in Japan, how will they get their money if they cant sell dolphin meat


    Would you be willing to do any of the following to help stop these goings-on....


    a- financially support Campaign Whale?
    no
    b- Join the campaign to reveal Japans secret dolphin slaughter?
    no
    c- raise awareness by telling your friends and family about this campaign and encourage them to help?
    no
    d- apply to obtain regular information from Campaign Whale about progress and events they face?
    no
    e- adopt a dolphin from adoptadolphin.wdcs.org/
    no

    Tokyo, Japan

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  22. I'm 53 years old and in my lifetime, ive come across many different charities more important that dolphins. Think about cancer, child abuse etc. I think that you children should spend your time helping more worthy charities than 'Campaign Whale'

    UK

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