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The Cove - Shallow waters. Deep secrets

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Created by airhead > 9 months ago, 19 Aug 2009
airhead
WA, 814 posts
19 Aug 2009 10:18AM
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Just received an email about a special fundraiser screening of this movie at Cinema Paradiso, 164 James St, Northbridge at 4.30pm this Saturday 22nd August. Admission price will be $20.00.

The movie will be open to the public from 29th August.

Synopsis:

In 2008 an elite team of scientists, filmmakers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to Taiji, Japan to expose a shocking secret. What they found was only the tip of the iceberg.

In a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and "Keep Out" signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar global dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The nature of what they do is so chilling -- and the consequences are so dangerous to human health - they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.

Undeterred, dolphin activist Ric O’Barry joins forces with filmmaker Louis Psihoyos and the Oceanic Preservation Society to get to the truth of what’s really going on in the cove and why it matters to everyone in the world. With the local Chief of Police hot on their trail and strong-arm fishermen keeping tabs on them, they will recruit an "Ocean’s Eleven"- style team of underwater sound and camera experts, special effects artists, marine explorers, adrenaline junkies and world-class free divers who will carry out an undercover operation to photograph the off-limits cove, while playing a cloak-and-dagger game with those who would have them jailed. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery that adds up to an urgent plea for hope.

The majority of the world is not aware this is happening. The cove at Taiji is blocked off from the public. Cameras are not allowed inside and the media does not cover the story. It is critical that we get the word out in Japan. It's critical that we get the word out—everywhere. We believe that once the Japanese people know, they will demand change.

Official website: www.thecovemovie.com

We hope you can join us in supporting this film to end this senseless slaughter.

Perth Chapter
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Mark _australia
WA, 23745 posts
19 Aug 2009 2:44PM
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Mmmm yummy. Will they have dolphin sample platters, maybe just deep fried with beer battered fries and a lemon wedge, at the screening??

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
19 Aug 2009 2:52PM
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Dolphin fritters? I wonder if they taste like chicken?? [}:)]

Cassa
WA, 1305 posts
19 Aug 2009 6:15PM
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Bad sick puppies

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
20 Aug 2009 9:37AM
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^^^go on punk red flag me go on, I dare you HAHAHAHAHAHA dolphin sushi [}:)]

cranky
440 posts
20 Aug 2009 9:56AM
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doggie said...

Dolphin fritters? I wonder if they taste like chicken?? [}:)]


Not chicken, a cross between platypus and koala

waveslave
WA, 4263 posts
20 Aug 2009 10:43AM
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airhead said...

Just received an email about a special fundraiser screening of this movie at Cinema Paradiso, 164 James St, Northbridge at 4.30pm this Saturday 22nd August. Admission price will be $20.00.

The movie will be open to the public from 29th August.

Synopsis:

In 2008 an elite team of scientists, filmmakers and free divers embarked on a covert mission to Taiji, Japan to expose a shocking secret. What they found was only the tip of the iceberg.

In a remote, glistening cove, surrounded by barbed wire and "Keep Out" signs, lies a dark reality. It is here, under cover of night, that the fishermen of Taiji, driven by a multi-billion dollar global dolphin entertainment industry and an underhanded market for mercury-tainted dolphin meat, engage in an unseen hunt. The nature of what they do is so chilling -- and the consequences are so dangerous to human health - they will go to great lengths to halt anyone from seeing it.

Undeterred, dolphin activist Ric O’Barry joins forces with filmmaker Louis Psihoyos and the Oceanic Preservation Society to get to the truth of what’s really going on in the cove and why it matters to everyone in the world. With the local Chief of Police hot on their trail and strong-arm fishermen keeping tabs on them, they will recruit an "Ocean’s Eleven"- style team of underwater sound and camera experts, special effects artists, marine explorers, adrenaline junkies and world-class free divers who will carry out an undercover operation to photograph the off-limits cove, while playing a cloak-and-dagger game with those who would have them jailed. The result is a provocative mix of investigative journalism, eco-adventure and arresting imagery that adds up to an urgent plea for hope.

The majority of the world is not aware this is happening. The cove at Taiji is blocked off from the public. Cameras are not allowed inside and the media does not cover the story. It is critical that we get the word out in Japan. It's critical that we get the word out—everywhere. We believe that once the Japanese people know, they will demand change.

Official website: www.thecovemovie.com

We hope you can join us in supporting this film to end this senseless slaughter.

Perth Chapter
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society




Cheers Airhead.

Remember,
When you point a finger at someone....
there are 4 pointing straight back at you.
We in Australia are just as guilty as the Japanese in regards to the ill-treatment of dolphins.
We have marine detention centres (Seaworld on the Gold Coast) where dolphins are caged in concrete pools and are forced to perform for the amusement of humans under the guise of scientific research.
The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.
They have been around for 65 million years and are fully developed.
Humans on the other hand have been around for a fraction of that time and are still evolving.

theDoctor
NSW, 5786 posts
20 Aug 2009 12:59PM
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"if dolphins are so smart, how come they live in igloo's..?"...... Eric Cartman, southpark

Mark _australia
WA, 23745 posts
20 Aug 2009 11:31AM
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Oh I get it the movie is saying it's a BAD thing.

Sorry (not) to the humourless dopes who didn't realise I was being silly.

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
20 Aug 2009 11:36AM
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cranky said...

doggie said...

Dolphin fritters? I wonder if they taste like chicken?? [}:)]


Not chicken, a cross between platypus and koala




platypus, is that like duck? koala would be a bit gamey as well I think, at least you would get a good fillet off one..

Mark _australia
WA, 23745 posts
20 Aug 2009 11:39AM
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doggie said...

cranky said...

doggie said...

Dolphin fritters? I wonder if they taste like chicken?? [}:)]


Not chicken, a cross between platypus and koala




koala would be a bit gamey as well I think, at least you would get a good fillet off one..


Now they're all getting the clap you'd wanna wash it well first

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
20 Aug 2009 11:45AM
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Mark _australia said...

doggie said...

cranky said...

doggie said...

Dolphin fritters? I wonder if they taste like chicken?? [}:)]


Not chicken, a cross between platypus and koala




koala would be a bit gamey as well I think, at least you would get a good fillet off one..


Now they're all getting the clap you'd wanna wash it well first




I dont want to have sex with one just eat one, they do look tasty hehe

FormulaNova
WA, 15111 posts
20 Aug 2009 12:02PM
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waveslave said...

The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.


So, what does that mean? Are they smarter? Do they have more capable parts of their brain than the equivalent parts of ours that make them better than us?
Having a bigger brain than something else doesn't necessarily mean something is more intelligent or even justify something as being better than something else.


They have been around for 65 million years and are fully developed.

How do you know this? You sound like you are assuming that evolution is a process to get to something definite. Ants also look like they are fully developed for their environment...


Humans on the other hand have been around for a fraction of that time and are still evolving.


I would argue that anything exposed to change is still evolving, humans, dolphins, and anything else.

'Still evolving' shouldn't suggest something is inferior.

It is an interesting discussion though if you argue that killing cows for food is okay, but dolphins and whales are not. What standard do you use to decide that one?




waveslave
WA, 4263 posts
20 Aug 2009 12:07PM
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FormulaNova said...

waveslave said...

The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.


So, what does that mean? Are they smarter?



Yep,
dolphins are smarter than you, dumb-arse. ^^^


doggie
WA, 15849 posts
20 Aug 2009 12:47PM
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waveslave said...

FormulaNova said...

waveslave said...

The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.


So, what does that mean? Are they smarter?



Yep,
dolphins are smarter than you, dumb-arse. ^^^





Thats not very nice they look tasty tho

FormulaNova
WA, 15111 posts
20 Aug 2009 1:10PM
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waveslave said...

FormulaNova said...

waveslave said...

The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.


So, what does that mean? Are they smarter?



Yep,
dolphins are smarter than you, dumb-arse. ^^^





Well in that case, they would probably have a better grasp on evolution than you

Now, where did I place that giant elephant brain...

I did ask a dolphin once to explain evolutionary biology to me, but all he did in reply was chatter something, which I took to mean 'have you seen where I left me tuna?'.

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
20 Aug 2009 1:58PM
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^^^ tastes like tuna? MMMM dolphin...............

thommo 000
1670 posts
21 Aug 2009 11:36AM
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airhead said...

Just received an email about a special fundraiser screening of this movie at Cinema Paradiso, 164 James St, Northbridge at 4.30pm this Saturday 22nd August. Admission price will be $20.00.

The movie will be open to the public from 29th August.







We hope you can join us in supporting this film to end this senseless slaughter.

Perth Chapter
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

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hello airhead
i will be in Perth on that day and will try and make it to the screening
thanks for the info, see you there
cheers.....

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
21 Aug 2009 11:56AM
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FormulaNova said...

waveslave said...

The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.


So, what does that mean? Are they smarter? Do they have more capable parts of their brain than the equivalent parts of ours that make them better than us?
Having a bigger brain than something else doesn't necessarily mean something is more intelligent or even justify something as being better than something else.


They have been around for 65 million years and are fully developed.

How do you know this? You sound like you are assuming that evolution is a process to get to something definite. Ants also look like they are fully developed for their environment...


Humans on the other hand have been around for a fraction of that time and are still evolving.


I would argue that anything exposed to change is still evolving, humans, dolphins, and anything else.

'Still evolving' shouldn't suggest something is inferior.

It is an interesting discussion though if you argue that killing cows for food is okay, but dolphins and whales are not. What standard do you use to decide that one?







So is an elephant the most intelligent as they have the biggest brain?? I dont think so, they dont have the internet so they cant be and neither do dolphins so we must be unless their is some aliens around atm haha hehe lol ect

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
21 Aug 2009 3:32PM
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I rate myself as about average when it comes to intelligence...how come I struggle answering the questions my 6year old asks then?

As for dolphins, they taste like brussel sprouts (that ought to do it!)

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
21 Aug 2009 1:54PM
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Sailhack said...

I rate myself as about average when it comes to intelligence...how come I struggle answering the questions my 6year old asks then?

As for dolphins, they taste like brussel sprouts (that ought to do it!)


Is that vegatarian dolphin hahahahahahahahahahaaaa lol ect..............[}:)]

j murray
SA, 947 posts
21 Aug 2009 4:38PM
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If Dolfins are smart Why didn't they invent the wheel I think they just look sleek and taste reasonable, and are chickeey pullers. What if our natives ate dolphin instead of the Dugon, sea cow. Would we be as quite about that as we are now Why atnt there as many sea cow as Dolfins....answer man ate them

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
21 Aug 2009 3:46PM
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j murray said...

If Dolfins are smart Why didn't they invent the wheel I think they just look sleek and taste reasonable, and are chickeey pullers. What if our natives ate dolphin instead of the Dugon, sea cow. Would we be as quite about that as we are now Why atnt there as many sea cow as Dolfins....answer man ate them


OOoooohhhh, dugong I didnt think of them, now they must taste like dolphin!! I wonder if we can battery farm them!

pweedas
WA, 4642 posts
21 Aug 2009 4:14PM
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waveslave said...

FormulaNova said...

waveslave said...

The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.


So, what does that mean? Are they smarter?



Yep,
dolphins are smarter than you, dumb-arse. ^^^





If they are so dam smart, how come they keep falling for the same old trick year in year out.
"Oh I say this looks like a lovely secluded little bay to rest in, and not a another dolphin for miles. We can have it all to ourselves.
WHACK! Oh Sh!t ! That's right. I remember this happened last year too. And the year before, and,... and,.. "

( Not that I approve of the practice. I think it should be stopped. But probably basing the argument on how smart they are is probably not the right approach. But then they might say we shouldn't kill kangaroos.)

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
21 Aug 2009 4:56PM
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Kangaroos are extra tasty, bit gamey but very nice, I think dolphin would be nicer..

Sailhack
VIC, 5000 posts
21 Aug 2009 8:33PM
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Going off the majority of Doggie's posts...he either needs a good feed...or wormin'!

greenleader
QLD, 5283 posts
21 Aug 2009 9:00PM
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interlude

FBRoy
NSW, 101 posts
21 Aug 2009 9:22PM
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pweedas said...

waveslave said...

FormulaNova said...

waveslave said...

The dolphin brain is way bigger than the human brain.


So, what does that mean? Are they smarter?



Yep,
dolphins are smarter than you, dumb-arse. ^^^





If they are so dam smart, how come they keep falling for the same old trick year in year out.
"Oh I say this looks like a lovely secluded little bay to rest in, and not a another dolphin for miles. We can have it all to ourselves.
WHACK! Oh Sh!t ! That's right. I remember this happened last year too. And the year before, and,... and,.. "

( Not that I approve of the practice. I think it should be stopped. But probably basing the argument on how smart they are is probably not the right approach. But then they might say we shouldn't kill kangaroos.)


Yeah, I think most people here would probably think the same and the suggestions from doggie are just a wind up.

I do wonder if eventually the dolphins in Japanese waters will learn that the other dolphins that go into that area aren't seen again...

There ya go, evolution in action!!!!

busterwa
3782 posts
22 Aug 2009 2:32AM
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Satans Little Dolphin Isnt Happy J>A>N...........

doggie
WA, 15849 posts
22 Aug 2009 1:09PM
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busterwa said...

Satans Little Dolphin Isnt Happy J>A>N...........


You must be a rare dolphin busterwa, with the red horns and all, I wonder if you could crumb those, the horns I mean. Yea I think Im always hungry.
Imagine the size of fillet that you would get of busterwa he looks like a large dolphin. [}:)]

pweedas
WA, 4642 posts
22 Aug 2009 2:12PM
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doggie said...

Kangaroos are extra tasty, bit gamey but very nice, I think dolphin would be nicer..


It really just depends on the wine you're drinking. If you're drinking a nice full red, then you can't go past a Skippy steak.
But probably a nice white would go better with a choice dolphin cut. [}:)]



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