Your Shoreline. Your Mission.
This World Oceans Day, Sea Shepherd is taking action on land to support the fight at sea.
In cities like San Diego, Boston, Toronto, Portland and New York, chapters are leading beach cleanups to remove the same threats Sea Shepherd crews confront on the water — fishing lines, ghost gear, and plastic debris that entangle, choke, and kill marine life.
Every beach cleanup is part of Sea Shepherd’s broader mission to defend the ocean — and every volunteer is part of that fight.
JUNE 8 CLEANUPS
🌊 San Diego, California
Time: 9:00am–11:00am
Location: Fiesta Island Sunset Beach (north of Dog Park)
Contact: sandiego@seashepherd.org
🍁 Toronto, Canada
Time: 7:00pm–9:00pm
Location: Woodbine Beach (meet near the Olympic Pool)
Contact: toronto@seashepherd.org
🗽 New York City
Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
Location: Coney Island Boardwalk at Stillwell Ave (D/F/N/Q subway stop)
Details: Cleanup followed by sorting recyclables on-site. Bags and gloves provided (while supplies last).
Contact: nyc@seashepherd.org
🌲 Portland – Columbia River
Time: 10:00am–1:00pm
Location: 9612 NW Lower River Road, Vancouver, WA
Details: Join the community to stop trash before it reaches the ocean.
Contact: Chuck Harman – portland@seashepherd.com
⚓ New England – Boston
Time: 11:00am–1:00pm
Location: 50 Charlesgate East, Boston, MA 02215
Contact: ssne@seashepherd.org
What to Bring:
Reusable water bottle, sun protection (hat, sunscreen), closed-toe shoes, and reusable gloves if you have them.
Supplies Provided by Sea Shepherd:
Trash bags, a limited number of gloves, and some trash grabbers.
Age Requirements:
All ages welcome. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Parking Info:
Parking varies by location — please check signage and arrive early if possible. If free parking is not available, bring small bills or use mobile payment for meters.
Want to Lead a Cleanup in Your Area?
Sea Shepherd cleanups don’t require massive crowds or big budgets — just committed people. We’ll help you get started, stay aligned with the mission, and connect with others in your region.
If there’s not a cleanup near you, help us build one. Sea Shepherd is looking for local leaders ready to take real action — not symbolic gestures.
Email: outreach@seashepherd.org
Power the Mission Every Month
Sea Shepherd’s Direct Action Crew fuels everything we do — from the shores of North America to the high seas. Monthly members keep ships on the water, drones in the sky, and frontline teams removing nets and rescuing wildlife.
If you believe in direct action, make it official. Use the buttons below to join the Direct Action Crew or make a one-time gift in support of frontline conservation.
