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VaquitaSea Shepherd’s Commitment to the VaquitaSea Shepherd’s top priority is the protection of the Vaquita porpoise. Since 2015, our crews, vessels and technology have worked with the Government of Mexico to locate Vaquitas and keep the Vaquita Refuge free of gillnets.
Scorpion ReefThree Boats Seized at a Protected Nesting Island in Scorpion ReefProfepa seized the Gypsea, the Seamaster and El Abuelo after they anchored at Isla Pájaros, a protected nesting island in Scorpion Reef. Our crew helped detect the boats and supported the inspections.
VaquitaThe Fight to Keep a Species AliveCaptain Alejandro of the Seahorse looks back on 12 years of Sea Shepherd ships defending the vaquita in the Upper Gulf of California, from the Martin Sheen in 2015 to today.
Frontlines UpdateFrontlines Update: September 2026In September 2026, Sharkwater scientist Paul Talavera helped release turtle hatchlings at Scorpion Reef as Sea Shepherd launched its new Adopt an Animal program.
VaquitaFrom Illegal Fishing Nets to a Second LifeIllegal gillnets removed from the Vaquita Refuge in the Upper Gulf of California now have a recycling pathway, with Bureo and REAM turning shredded net plastic into durable posts.
Events & ChaptersSamuel J: Music for the OceanMusician Samuel J, who has volunteered aboard Sea Shepherd ships, plays nine Constellations Tour shows in Canada and Seattle this fall to raise funds for marine wildlife.
Frontlines UpdateFrontlines Update: August 2026In August 2026, the Sharkwater patrolled Scorpion Reef through turtle nesting season and Casson Trenor brought the krill retail campaign to supporters in Toronto.
Commentary · AntarcticaAntarctica’s Krill Fishery Hits Its Catch Limit Early for the Second Year RunningPeter Hammarstedt writes that krill supertrawlers hit Antarctica's 620,000-tonne catch limit early for a second year after CCAMLR dropped rules spreading the catch in 2024.
The FleetLeave A Legacy That Defends The OceansAugust is Make-A-Will Month. Supporters can create or update a will for free through FreeWill and include Sea Shepherd to make defending the oceans part of their legacy.
Frontlines UpdateFrontlines Update: July 2026In July 2026, Sea Shepherd opened a community watch station in Celestun, kept crews in the Faroe Islands and turned the Antarctic krill campaign toward US retailers.
Scorpion Reef700 Kilograms Off Isla Perez, Cleared TogetherNearly 100 volunteers, including Sea Shepherd's M/V Sharkwater crew, cleared almost 700 kilograms of debris from Isla Perez at Scorpion Reef.
Scorpion ReefSupporting Community-Led Marine ProtectionOn July 13, 2026, Sea Shepherd joined fishers and officials in Celestun, Yucatan, to open a new community watch station and hosted guests aboard the Sharkwater.