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Historic Month for Species Conservation

Dear John,

Seeing a calf is always amazing, no matter what species it is or where in the world it happens. Witnessing the newborn of an endangered species swimming in the ocean with its mother is even more special, since it means that endangered species are procreating. Procreating means survival. 

This exact scene played out during the 2023 Vaquita Survey, which studies a cetacean that by all accounts was projected to have vanished by now due to illegal fishing. Survey data shows up to 10-13 Vaquita exist, including a minimum of at least one newly born calf. Dr. Barbara Taylor, leader of the comprehensive evaluation, said “This survey revealed the greatest conservation success for vaquitas in my 30 years working to conserve this species,” and later in the report stated, “The apparent 90% decrease in gillnetting within the last stronghold of the Vaquitas is probably the most significant step taken to date to save this species.”

The decrease in illegal nets Dr. Taylor mentions was made possible by YOUR support of Sea Shepherd. See the entire report HERE.

The incredible news of the Survey reached around the world, with everyone from the New York Times to Leonardo DiCaprio celebrating Sea Shepherd’s effectiveness in protecting the Vaquita.

Matching Gift Challenge

21 days left in our Matching Gift Challenge! This generous challenge doubles every gift up to $250,000 until July 30th and was established by our Chairman and CEO Pritam Singh. Your support means our captains and crews can stay at sea, protecting endangered marine wildlife from environmental devastation in the world’s most fragile ecosystems. Massive thanks to all those that have generously given so far! We are so close to our goal and are grateful to those that have given during these challenging times.

The iconic Martin Sheen recently completed repairs and is kicking-off our 8th year of Operation Guadalupe 
to help protect Cuvier’s Beaked Whales

The Martin Sheen Leaves Dry-Dock To Kick-off Operation Guadalupe

After completing Operation Revillagigedo, the iconic Martin Sheen recently completed repairs in San Diego to attend to general maintenance, including structural analysis of the hull, engine and generator maintenance, and replacement of mechanical parts. It then set sail for Operation Guadalupe, which started in 2016 and helps measure, preserve and protect Cuvier’s beaked whales in the waters surrounding Guadalupe Island off the coast of Mexico.

Direct Action Crew

It’s easy to get discouraged about our oceans and our planet, but its critical that each of us remembers that calf and the hope that it brings. We all can take a stand in defense of our ocean, and one way to do that is our monthly donor program, the Direct Action Crew. The DAC ensures that our ships have the resources they need to face down poachers, push back against species devastation, and defend the line between survival and extinction for some of the most vulnerable animals on the planet. 

The success of every campaign requires teamwork. Through the collaboration of our captains, crew, onshore volunteers, and supporters like you, Sea Shepherd protects marine wildlife worldwide, and protects that calf.

If you aren’t already a member of our Direct Action Crew, you can learn more about the unique benefits of DAC membership and how to get involved HERE.

For the Oceans,

The Captains, Crews, and Staff
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society