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Sea Shepherd embarks on the seventh season of its longest-running research campaign, providing novel insights into the behavior and ecology of Cuvier’s beaked whales. ENSENADA, BC, Mexico – Sept. 14, 2020  – Sea Shepherd’s research vessel, Martin Sheen, has departed for Guadalupe Island, marking the launch of Operation Divina Guadalupe. This long-term research collaboration focuses on the study of oneContinue reading “Campaign Announcement – Operation Divina Guadalupe”

This new partnership provides at-sea and legal support to prevent the exploitation of one of the world’s most vulnerable marine ecosystems. LIMA, Peru – Aug. 11, 2020 – As part of its ongoing efforts to protect marine life in the Eastern Tropical Pacific and other biodiversity hotspots, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Sea Shepherd Legal enteredContinue reading “Sea Shepherd Signs Agreement with Peru to Help Establish New Marine Protected Areas and Mitigate Threats to Marine Biodiversity”

(Spanish Translation Below) On the 17th of July, the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) reported an unusual concentration of Chinese-flagged fishing vessels congregating in the high seas of the Eastern Tropical Pacific, a maritime region that includes the Galapagos Marine Reserve. The Galapagos Marine Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is home to theContinue reading “Sea Shepherd Warns that Sharks Have Less Protection on the High Seas”

Legal action aims to prevent the loss of a rare dolphin species at risk of imminent extinction due to irresponsible industrial fishing practices July 1, 2020 – Sea Shepherd filed a Motion for a Preliminary Injunction yesterday in the U.S. Court of International Trade relating to its lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of HomelandContinue reading “Sea Shepherd Seeks Injunction Against U.S. Agencies to Save Critically Endangered Māui Dolphin”

As we at Sea Shepherd work to soon resume anti-poaching campaigns—especially joint at sea patrols led by West African governments and law enforcement—Sea Shepherd recognizes that illegal fishing disproportionately affects communities of color, throughout the world especially in the Global South. Their voices are actively excluded from the global fisheries narrative. We acknowledge that racializedContinue reading “Sea Shepherd Statement on Social Justice”

Sea Shepherd Legal and its co-counsel, Earthrise Law Center, filed a lawsuit today on behalf of Sea Shepherd New Zealand and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society against the U.S. Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, NOAA Fisheries, and the Treasury Department. These agencies have failed to take legally mandated action to ban imports from theContinue reading “Sea Shepherd Files Lawsuit Against U.S. Agencies to Save New Zealand’s Māui Dolphin from Extinction”

We are pleased to announce that Captain Alex Cornelissen has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Captain Cornelissen has a long and decorated history serving the world’s oceans and is also the CEO of Sea Shepherd Global. His extensive experience and strong leadership skills are invaluable assets toContinue reading “Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Welcomes New CEO: Captain Alex Cornelissen”

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A silky shark (Carcharhinus falciformis) was seen during a freediving expedition by the dive crew of the M/V White Holly along with CONANP Park Ranger, in the pelagic waters of the Revillagigedo Archipelago. As our freedivers remained calm and still, the shark gently approached us with curiosity. But something was dangling from its mouth –Continue reading “Silky Shark with Longline Hook Seen During Freediving Expedition with CONANP Park Ranger”

Revillagigedo Archipelago, Mexico – February 23, 2020 – Sea Shepherd is pleased to announce the launch of Operation Treasured Islands – Revillagigedo, a conservation and research campaign aimed at studying the animals and ecosystems of the largest marine protected area in North America – Mexico’s Revillagigedo Archipelago. This expedition is focused on the study ofContinue reading “Sea Shepherd Embarks on Operation Treasured Islands – Revillagigedo”