VIP Access Laminates. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Supporters wait in line for FREE Animal Planet/Whale Wars towels. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

The crowd continues to build at the Santa Monica Pier. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Planet Banner. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

VIP area catered by Vegan Restaurant "Real Food Daily" in Santa Monica, CA. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Passing out the FREE towels. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Whale Wars Banner with tweeting directions. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Sea Shepherd supporters show off their colors! Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Supporters bundled up waiting for the show to begin. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Sea Shepherd BOD member Kurt Lieber & Bob Barker crew member Bonny Schumaker. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Directors chairs set up for the Post Premier Q&A Session. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Captain Paul Watson. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Planet Rep. in charge of the VIP Passes. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

VIP area catered by Vegan Restaurant "Real Food Daily" in Santa Monica, CA. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

VIP area catered by Vegan Restaurant "Real Food Daily" in Santa Monica, CA. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Whale Wars Banner. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Captain Paul Watson. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Captain Paul Watson. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Planet Banner. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

VIP Laminates. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Supporters bundle up in their towels. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Happy supporters show off their towels. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Happy supporters show off their towels. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

The never-ending line at the Sea Shepherd Merchandise Booth. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

A family of supporters eagerly awaits the Whale Wars Premier. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Happy supporters show off their towels. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

The VIP seating area. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

The crowd continues to build as the sun begins to set. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

A supporter with his towel. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Supporters enjoy listening to music while waiting for the show, Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Sea Shepherd volunteers hard at work at the Merchandise Booth. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

The never-ending FREE towel line. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Towels going fast! Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Captain Paul Watson takes time out to sign an autograph. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Sea Shepherd volunteer David Hance & L.A. Coordinator Grace Ko conduct business. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

The building crowd. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Supporters stock up on Kettle Corn before the show. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Sea Shepherd BOD members Kurt Lieber & Dr. Ben Zuckerman. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Bob Barker crew member, Bonny Schumaker with her K9 crew. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Supporters purchasing Sea Shepherd merchandise. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Brand-X Booth. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Captain Paul Watson and daughter Lani in the VIP tent. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Captain Paul Watson makes a young supporter smile. Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.

Mmmmm...Kettle Corn! Animal Planet's Whale Wars Season 4 Premier: "Operation No Compromise" Antarctic Campaign. Hosted by Animal Planet, L.A. Times & Brand X at the Santa Monica Pier in Santa Monica, CA. Photography by Erin Suggett for Sea Shepherd. June 3, 2011 All Rights Reserved.