Sea Shepherd monitors and protects critical habitats like Revillagigedo Archipelago which is a UNESCO World Heritage site located 240 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas on Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula. These regions are vital sanctuaries for diverse marine life, including humpback whales, sharks, and other cetaceans.

This biodiversity hotspot serves as a crucial breeding ground for humpback whales, which migrate here to mate and nurse their calves. 

Since 2016, Sea Shepherd’s vessel, the Martin Sheen, has conducted annual research expeditions in partnership with Mexico’s Commission of Natural Protected Areas (CONANP) and scientists from the Universidad Autónoma de Baja California Sur (UABCS). These missions focus on studying the prevalence, health, and behavior of humpback whales, contributing valuable data to conservation efforts.

Guadalupe Island, also situated off Mexico’s Baja California Peninsula, is renowned for its rich marine biodiversity, including populations of Cuvier’s beaked whales and great white sharks. Sea Shepherd’s teams visit this remote marine protected area at least once a year to uphold strict bans on shark diving and combat illegal fishing which have been detrimental to this area, ensuring the preservation of critical habitats for these species.

While the Revillagigedo Archipelago and Guadalupe Island may not require a constant presence like the Vaquita Refuge, Sea Shepherd remains vigilant through regular expeditions and collaborations with government bodies and scientific communities. These regions reflect our broader mission to defend marine wildlife and preserve the biodiversity of a connected ocean.

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