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26 Apr 15
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The Whale Hunters of Lamalera Writer and explorer Will Millard heads to the Indonesian village of Lamalera, which is one of the Coral Triangle's most notorious communities as the inhabitants have survived for centuries by hunting manta rays, dolphins, sharks and whales. Using hand-thrown harpoons, the fisherman are the last people on earth who continue to hunt whales in this traditional manner and Will goes out to sea with them to witness their hunts first-hand, testing his Western values to the limit
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I've got this on now that the dogs have finished (I have to my priorities in order) , I love programmes like this.
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Yes...interesting stuff...old style struggling to survive.
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Blimey, this is hardcore fishing.
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Not pleasant....but better then those mechanised whaling ships.
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Still brutal.
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I've got no problem with them hunting for food, it's just
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I've got no problem with them hunting for food, it's just so dangerous using those primitive methods. They have to feed their families when all said and done.
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They could survive on sharks which don't have the same social habits of the others mentioned.
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The West could give them aid to stop whaling....and start whale tourism
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I agree they've got to live and they are behind the rest of the world in terms of conservation but I still find the killing of Rays, Dolphins and Whales repulsive.
I'd isolate them as animals that show habits other than feeding. ie They nurture their young and live in family groups. |
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This bloke is getting right on my nerves, what the hell is he doing there? "This is about self interest."
Erm, maybe son they need to sell some of their catch to buy things to help make their lives better. Just a thought. You look like you haven't exactly had a tough upbringing in your Wisbech Grammar school. |
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Dont worry they will soon have a council house near you.
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I understand that they have to eat but a Big difference between eating fish and mammals. Uncomfortable viewing.
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