Scott is in Taiji with his daughter Elora watching over the Killing Cove everyday during the 'Oikami' hunt, which runs from September to February. They are uploading photos and videos of everything that goes on. You can follow his daily updates here, or follow his daughters blog here.
Over the last few days they watched as the Taiji fishermen herded 15 pilot whales into the cove. They were kept alive in the cove while the fisherman tried to sell them to trainers from an unknown aquarium. They were obviously deemed unsuitable for the live aquarium trade. Shortly after the trainers left they were slaughtered and their bodies taken to the butcher house were they are cut up for their meat.
It's so much more disturbing to know that this is all happening RIGHT NOW. Japan is basically in the same timezone as Australia so basically, while we were at our desks slaving for the man, these beautiful pilot whales were trapped in a shallow grave awaiting slaughter.
Now there are a number of things you can do to help. Best of all would be to head to Taiji along side Scott and Elora. They're desperately seeking support on the ground in Taiji. If you're planning a trip to Japan or nearby why not detour to Taiji and see it for yourself, even for just a day or two? If you can't be there, then there is an international day of protest planned for the 14th October. Check it out here. And of course you can donate to Sea Shepherd here.
Unfortunately, in today's update they've reported that the fisherman have just herded in a group of between 17 - 20 Dolphins who are now trapped in the cove. The fisherman are back out at sea now hunting for more Dolphins. When they come back in there will be a blood bath.
