Rupert Imhoff, a young financier, is an animal rights hero in Australia. Through his online networking against cruelty toward marine animals, he has attracted 135,000 people to the cause.

R.G. reports to the Good News Network that because of Imhoff's thorough research and keen debating points — along with his utter passion, "He has raised an insane amount of awareness."

"His database of FAQ's effectively is rebutting every single pro-whaling argument offered. The man had a vision — a world without whale slaughter — and he has taken action."

2013 UPDATE: Watch a video of some of his successes…