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TOKYO (Kyodo) -- On Sunday, activists from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society took significant action to impede Japan's controversial research whaling activities in the Antarctic Ocean. In a bold move at approximately 7:20 a.m., the activists tossed a rope that became ensnared in the propeller of the whaling vessel Yushin Maru No. 2, as reported by the Japanese Fisheries Agency. This daring operation lasted nearly two hours and included additional tactics such as throwing bottles filled with butyric acid and launching smoke flares at the ship. The repercussions of the activists' actions forced the Yushin Maru No. 2 to reduce its speed, although fortunately, no crew members sustained injuries during the altercation. In response, the crew attempted to thwart the protestors by deploying water sprays and issuing various warnings. The incident underscores the ongoing tensions between environmental activism and Japan's whaling practices. For more information, visit the original report at http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/news/20120213p2g00m0dm001000c.html.

In an ongoing maritime confrontation, the Sea Shepherd vessels, 'Bob Barker' and 'Steve Irwin', have been closely followed by Japanese whaling ships, 'Yushin Maru No.2' (IMO 9278040) and 'Yushin Maru No.3'. These aggressive maneuvers have successfully diverted attention away from whaling activities, leading conservation activists to believe that no whales have been harpooned since the Sea Shepherds first encountered the Yushin Maru fleet on New Year's Eve, thirteen days ago. Throughout this period, there have been three notable close encounters between the competing fleets on January 1, 2011, January 5, and January 9. The latest incident involved a strategic move by the Sea Shepherd crew against the 'Yushin Maru No.2', aimed at disrupting the Japanese vessels' efforts to pursue the 'Bob Barker'. This maritime showdown underscores the ongoing conflict over whaling practices in international waters.