Catching maritime poachers in Gabon's waters
A 360 virtual tour of the Bob Barker
22 September 2017
The Bob Barker is one of 10 vessels in Sea Shepherd’s flotilla. Ironically, though the ship now protects whales, it was actually built as a Norwegian whaler in the 50s. The ship boasts a huge fuel tank that allows it to conduct operations in the Antarctic where there is no place to refuel. With a crew of about 30-35, everyone on board takes an active part in every mission. The volunteers are also strictly vegan and always use cleaning agents that are sea-safe and not tested on animals.
Catching maritime poachers in Gabon's waters
Inspecting a fishing vessel with Gabonese marines in 360
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The government of Gabon fights for it's fish stocks. It has teamed up with a militant conservation group called the Sea Shepherd, to patrol off Gabon’s waters in search of ships involved in illegal fishing.