(MW / 24-05-10)  Captain Paul Watson has sent Monsters and Critics an update on his plans to help the rescue efforts in the Gulf. Watson writes: "Our flagship, Steve Irwin, is currently in Cannes, France, making final preparations for Operation Blue Rage. On another front, because of the catastrophic oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, we have just announced our plans for a campaign to help with the animal rescue efforts there. This is called our Gulf Rescue Campaign."

"This is a critical time for Sea Shepherd. Our funds are stretched tight, having two campaigns at once while simultaneously preparing to go back to Antarctica to defend whales, but we know that with your support we can continue to defend, conserve, and protect our oceans."

Watson cites that British Petroleum (BP) may be morally and legally responsible for causing the deep-sea oil breach in the Gulf of Mexico that is turning into the largest and most destructive oil spill in history. Watson says, "It is impractical and unwise to leave the rescue of all marine life in the Gulf to a private corporation."
Watson's Sea Shepherd organization has initiated plans for a Gulf Rescue Campaign and is calling upon all able organizations to join him in sending vessels with trained crew to support large-scale efforts to rescue oiled sea birds, turtles, and other marine species.

"Together we have the resources, skills, experience, and passion to make a huge difference in the number of lives and species that can be saved from this disastrous oil spill.”