Dear Come Back Whales supporters...many apologies for the lack of recent updates! A couple of technical difficulties with a change of guard. Happy reading.

From our sweet kiwi...

'Double 0 one-Jangsaengpo squat crew'

My great time at the whale embassy has come to an end. One month of occupation action and whale campaigning was a very rewarding experience with our tight knit crew. We weathered storms and the constant threat of a police eviction or the forcible removal by fishermen. Through much work we continued to bring the very dire situation of Korea's whales, as well as the proposed construction of the whale and dolphin meat factory, to Korean and international attention.

Yesterday an ongoing Korean poll registered 57% against whaling,a very good result for a 'pro whaling' nation. I wish the whale embassy continued success and more positive dialouge with the Jangsaengpo defenders. I would also like to thank again all those who sent in their support-it ment a lot to us. And to the residents of Jansaengpo: thank you for accepting us and realizing ultimately we both have the same goals - clean oceans ,full of whales.

For me it was a privilege to be the voice of many kiwis 'no compromise in defence of mother earth'

Ka kite Raoni