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Seahawk Pushes Back on Poachers

Dear John,

Our brand new 27-foot fast boat Seahawk is now actively protecting the entire Vaquita Refuge thanks to you and all our supporters!

Last October, we signed an agreement to expand Operation Milagro's scope and add the protection of the at-risk totoaba to our responsibilities. This multiplied the area our partnership with the Mexican Navy protects and adds to our 10-year-long commitment to the defense of the vaquita porpoise. It also meant we needed a rapid-response vessel.

We are excited to report that the sea trials are complete and the Seahawk can hit 40 knots with a full crew of 8 on-board. This new ship’s capacities mean any poacher trying to drop illegal, deadly nets in the protected area will get a visit from this newest addition to the Sea Shepherd fleet within minutes of radar and drone detection.

Sea Shepherd hosts CITES in the Upper Gulf

Last week, Sea Shepherd was proud to host a delegation from the Convention on the International Trade of Endangered Species, the governing body for monitoring trade and conservation measures for endangered species. 

As we hosted the delegation, we demonstrated our protocols for protecting the vaquita habitat in the Upper Gulf of California. Since 2015, Sea Shepherd, collaborating with the Mexican Navy and other local partners, has focused on mitigating vaquita bycatch year-round. 

Our prevention efforts are yielding clear signs of progress; over 1000 nets were retrieved in past years. Only 8 nets in the last 15 months - every net that never enters the protected area is a huge victory. We have seen a 90% reduction in illegal fishing since 2021. 

In 2023, there was an average of 0.06 small vessels per day, or one vessel every 16 days. In 2024, that number has dropped further to 0.01 - this means our efforts have reduced the illegal fishing activity to one vessel every 100 days in 2024. This is outstanding progress and we hope to achieve a 100% reduction rate with your continued support.

Double the Donation - Double your donation impact via your employer!

Will your employer match your donations to Sea Shepherd? We are debuting a new tool to help you easily answer that with just a few clicks. Your support matters, and with matching gifts, it goes even further. Check out the Double the Donation tool HERE.

Reduce the Use for Earth Day 2024

From Monday, March 25th, until Earth Day, April 22nd, we're launching a special incentive to tackle one of the biggest threats to our oceans: plastic pollution.

Make a splash in sustainability by using the code "REDUCE" on your order during this period. As a token of our gratitude, we're thrilled to offer you a FREE utensil set with every purchase!

Together, let's turn the tide on plastic waste. By choosing eco-friendly alternatives and reducing our reliance on single-use plastics, we can make a monumental difference for marine life and habitats around the globe.

Join us in the fight to protect our oceans, one utensil set at a time. Shop sustainably, support Sea Shepherd, and let's sail towards a cleaner, healthier planet for generations to come!