Vaquita Survey Happening NOW!

Dear John,

Thanks to your support, the 2023 Vaquita Survey is taking place right now in the Vaquita Refuge! Our supporters know that Sea Shepherd has been fighting to protect the Vaquita Porpoise since 2015. It is the most endangered marine mammal in the world, and this 2023 survey will be the most updated scientific documentation of the Vaquita population. Fourteen highly trained observers have joined Dr. Barbara Taylor, who brings more than 20 years of experience in protecting species around the world.

The 2023 survey is tracking Vaquitas from two ships, the Sea Shepherd vessel M/V Seahorse and Sirena de la Noche. Daily operations include an acoustic monitoring component that will assess where and how active vaquitas are in different areas of the Zero Tolerance Area (ZTA). After the survey, the scientific team will generate an assessment of the status of the Vaquita population for release in early June. Stay tuned!

90% Reduction in IUU announced April 18th
in Washington DC

The Survey comes after an event on April 18th with the Mexican Ambassador to US, Estaban Moctezuma, where we announced that Operation Milagro has achieved a 90% reduction in total hours of illegal fishing activity in the Zero Tolerance Area (ZTA) in the 75 days since the M/V Seahorse was introduced into the campaign. News of the 90% reduction was shared by Sea Shepherd’s Chief Scientist Andrea Bonilla in a program entitled “Progress in Conservation” in Washington D.C. Images, video clips, and Eng/SPA translations of the event are available HERE.

World Oceans Day Matching Gift!

We are proud to share that Sea Shepherd Chairman Pritam Singh has personally stepped forward with a $250,000 Matching Gift Challenge as we all work towards World Oceans Day June 8, 2023. Every dollar donated will be doubled to help campaigns like Operation Revillagigedos, Operation Milagro, and Operation Guadalupe. Your support keeps our captains and crews out at sea, defending the line between survival and extinction for some of the most endangered species on earth. Double your impact NOW!

Merchandise Mystery Giveaway

Did you know that over 70% of the earth is covered by water? This World Oceans Day, we at Sea Shepherd are celebrating this amazing fact with a special promotion! For a limited time, when you spend $70 or more, you'll receive an incredible mystery gift that's worth diving into. This is the perfect opportunity to join our fight for the oceans!

Visit shop.seashepherd.org and discover the incredible mystery gift that's waiting for you!

For the Oceans,

The Captains, Crews, and Staff
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society