Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

The fifth year of Operation Infinite Patience kicked off Sept. 1st, 2014 in Taiji, Japan. Stand with our Cove Guardians to end the slaughter of thousands of dolphins and whales each year.

Cooperating in the conservation of natural protected areas and the protection of Galapagos marine life, in the context of the national environmental planning.

Join us on Operation Pacuare, our sea turtle defense campaign in Costa Rica, as Sea Shepherd and local volunteers assist nesting turtles, protect eggs from poachers, and guide hatchlings to the sea.

Operation GrindStop 2014, our largest land and sea based campaign in Sea Shepherd history has closed, please take a look at the information from this incredibly successful campaign

Join our direct action crew and support our campaigns to defend ocean wildlife.

Six Species of Sharks Awarded Long-Awaited Protections By CMS

Martin Sheen Unveils Sea Shepherd’s Newest Vessel, R/V Martin Sheen

Cove Guardian Campaign Leader Melissa Sehgal Denied Entry to Japan

NEWS:

Sea Shepherd Commends New Zealand on Strong Action Against Toothfish Poachers

Today, the New Zealand Navy intercepted two illegal fishing vessels in the Southern Ocean. READ MORE

Sea Shepherd Science – Marine Biologist Jack Grove Commends Sea Shepherd’s Commitment to Preserving Galapagos Islands

Since 2000, Sea Shepherd has been cooperating with the Ecuadorian National Park Service in the Galapagos Islands to protect its delicate ecosystem READ MORE

Join Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and Supporters Worldwide at “World Love for Dolphins Day”

Demonstrations Against Taiji’s Brutal Dolphin Hunts to Take Place at Japanese Embassies and Consulates in the U.S. and Overseas READ MORE

Sea Shepherd Commences Recovery of Second Monster Gillnet

The second illegal gillnet was found on the December 29, 2014 at 62 20' South, 081 18' East, just a few miles from the first net READ MORE

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COMMENTARY & EDITORIAL:

Sharks Don’t Kill People. People Who Kill Sharks Kill People.

Commentary by Sea Shepherd Founder, Captain Paul Watson

Sharks are essential for the health and well-being of oceanic eco-systems
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If I Were CEO of SeaWorld

Commentary by Sea Shepherd Founder, Captain Paul Watson

There is no justification for the enslavement of animals
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FEATURED VIDEOS:

Sea Shepherd Science – Biologist Jack Grove on Sea Shepherd and Preserving Galapagos Islands

Operation Grindstop 2014: 14 Crew Arrested During Grind

Sea Shepherd Science – Biologist Jack Grove on Sea Shepherd and Preserving Galapagos Islands

Biologist Jack Grove has seen firsthand the devastation to the species living on Galapagos Islands. Natural resources are being depleted at alarming rates. Sea Shepherd aims to change that....

Operation Grindstop 2014: 14 Crew Arrested During Grind

During Operation Grindstop, Sea Shepherd was on constant patrol protecting Pilot Whales from brutal slaughter in the Faroe Islands. Only one grind was carried out during Sea Shepherd’s campaign,...

Thank You Steve Wynn

Sea Shepherd Conservation Society would like to personally say thank you to Steve Wynn for allowing us to present our photo exhibit "Taiji Dolphins: The Truth Behind The Tarps" on September ...

Martin Sheen Unveils Sea Shepherd’s Newest Vessel, R/V Martin Sheen, Named in his Honor

October 18, 2014 - Sea Shepherd unveils the new R/V Martin Sheen named for the award-winning actor, activist and Sea Shepherd supporter. Martin Sheen was on hand to help unveil and christen the vessel...