During long voyages when they were not pursuing whales, the whalers often turned to scrimshaw as a way to pass the time. The art form involved engraving images, some very detailed, on whale teeth or bone, not a simple endeavor on a tossing ship. The results were often spectacular. This clip from the NHA’s Art of Scrimshaw Online Workshop gives you a quick tour through the process of making your own scrimshaw medallion. To learn the detailed techniques of this sailors’ art including a kit using m

December 26th, 2018, the Japanese government announced their retreat out of the Southern Ocean, bringing their infamous, so-called "scientific" whaling program to an end in Antarctica. 🐳 Over the years, Sea Shepherd led 11 campaigns against the Japanese whalers in the waters of Antarctica, saving over 6000 whales in the process, but none of these achievements would have been possible without the incredible generosity of our supporters worldwide. READ our statement: https://goo.gl/piqTEb #SaveTh