Ninth Year of Operation Milagro Underway

Dear John,

As we speak, the Farley Mowat is in the Zero Tolerance Area working with the Mexican Navy to protect the vaquita porpoise. The captain has filed numerous reports of zero illegal fishing in the ZTA, which means our direct action campaign is helping the vaquita to have a significantly improved chance of survival. We kicked off our ninth year of Milagro earlier than ever, and will soon be adding one of our new vessels to the campaign. We are even more excited because in earlier Milagro campaigns we defined success by the number of nets pulled, and now we define success by the hundreds of nets that never even enter the ZTA. Some have inquired about the capacities of the Seahorse and Sharkwater. We obtained them because they are able to STAY in the ZTA since their size requires less provisioning and trips to the shore for crew changes. This longevity allows us to focus on prevention rather than reaction. Along with the campaign’s early start, these new ships increase our presence and prove that our commitment is growing to meet the ongoing challenge to this endangered mammal.

DAC Challenge Campaign

Our Direct Action Crew supports vital operations, including crew housing for campaigns, fuel for our vessels, high-tech drones to track poachers and illegal fishing, maintenance and repairs for our ships, life jackets and safety equipment, vegan meals, and other necessary supplies for crew members.

Thanks to a challenge gift from Direct Action Crew member Ryan McCall, new Direct Action Crew members’ gifts will be doubled for each of the first three months that you give! Take a moment to watch Ryan’s message, and please consider signing up to protect the oceans. Members receive a Direct Action Crew member’s only t-shirt, a discount off all merchandise purchases at shop.seashepherd.org, and exclusive updates from Sea Shepherd campaigns around the world.

As a special thank-you for becoming the newest member of our Direct Action Crew, you will receive an exclusive 40% discount code that can be used in our limited DAC-only online store for the month of October 2022.

DAC members receive timely, behind-the-scenes updates, as well! Last week, Director of Ship Operations Octavio Carranza briefed DAC members on the state of the fleet, with detailed updates about the new ships Seahorse and Sharkwater and the recent upgrades to the Martin Sheen and Farley Mowat.

The DAC strengthens our campaigns and expands our reach to defend, conserve and protect the oceans!

Click HERE to Sign up for the Direct Action crew today!

Protecting Whales in Mexico

The Martin Sheen continues to focus on the Guadalupe Island Biosphere Reserve, working with leading cetacean researchers to study one of the most elusive species of marine mammals -  the Cuvier’s beaked whale. Cuvier’s beaked whales exist in oceans worldwide but sightings are rare due to their exceptional diving and breath-holding abilities. These characteristics make Cuvier’s beaked whales particularly difficult to monitor. Sea Shepherd’s ongoing research collaboration, Operation Guadalupe,  has one of the largest number of Cuvier’s beaked whale sightings ever recorded and is one of the only long-term studies of beaked whales in existence. By supporting researchers as they study the Cuvier’s beaked whales of Guadalupe Island, Sea Shepherd is contributing to the body of scientific work needed to shape policy and enhance protections for these gentle giants.

Shop to Support at our eStore!

Don’t forget you can purchase official Sea Shepherd merchandise at shop.seashepherd.org. Use code “EOM10” for 10% off your purchase at checkout. This sale ends October 5th, so grab yours today while supplies last!