Sea Shepherd joins with marine scientists to study the effects of microplastics on whales in the Gulf of California.

April 21, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Europe, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Sea Shepherd Conservation Society joins with marine scientists to study the effects of microplastics on whales in the Gulf of California. by Oona Layolle, Captain/Campaign Leader Whale research. Photo: Mike RigneyIn Sea Shepherd Conservation Society’s latest scientific research campaign, we are studying the toxicology levels in whales in the Gulf […]

What is crowdsourcing and how can it help us adapt to climate change?

April 19, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Africa, Asia, Australia, Climate, Conservation, Europe, Global News, Oceans, Species, World Wildlife Foundation

Published by the World Wildlife Fund Climate change and associated extreme weather events are in evidence throughout the world, from melting sea ice in the Arctic to severe droughts in Australia. But sometimes its impacts go unnoticed, particularly in remote areas in developing countries, where communities are often left to manage the changes on their own. […]

‘Survivorman’ Joins Sea Shepherd for Operation Milagro

April 5, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Conservation, North America, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society ‘Survivorman’ Joins Sea Shepherd for Operation Milagro My Week on the M/V Farley Mowat by Les Stroud – Survivorman Les Stroud. Photo: Carolina A Castro Joining the Sea Shepherd on a campaign was never anything I took lightly. I realize that they have received some fame, along with some infamy, […]

SeaWorld Has Found Their Judas

April 4, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Europe, North America, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society SeaWorld Has Found Their Judas By Captain Paul Watson, Founder and President of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Paul Watson with the Nisshin Maru in the background. Photo: Barbara VeigaThe Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) may be collecting their 30 pieces of silver over the next five years. […]

Making the Difference for the Vaquita

February 15, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Making the Difference for the Vaquita By Captain Oona Layolle Crew remove an illegal totoaba long line from the vaquita refuge. Photo: Carolina A CastroAfter the highly anticipated arrival of the Farley Mowat to the Sea of Cortez, we have concentrated on testing different techniques to find illegal fishing gear […]

Greenpeace Has Gone Over to the Dark Side With Their Endorsement For the Sealing Industry

January 27, 2016 / by Jason Patlis / Asia, Conservation, Oceans

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Greenpeace Has Gone Over to the Dark Side With Their Endorsement For the Sealing Industry Commentary by Captain Paul Watson Greenpeace has now crossed the line with their endorsement of seal fur as “sustainable.” I initiated and led the first Greenpeace campaigns against sealing from 1975 until 1977. I really […]

Welcoming Pamela Anderson

December 17, 2015 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Lands, North America, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Welcoming Pamela Anderson Commentary by Sea Shepherd Founder, Captain Paul Watson Pamela Anderson has been appointed Chair of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. Credit: Pamela Anderson FoundationOn behalf of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, I am very happy to announce that Pamela Anderson has joined Sea Shepherd’s Board of Directors and has […]

‘Sniffing’ Out Wildlife Crime in Galapagos

December 12, 2015 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society “Sniffing” Out Wildlife Crime in Galapagos Commentary by Dr. Godfrey Merlen, Director, Sea Shepherd Galapagos Godfrey Merlen with Truss and Xaver. Photo: Sea ShepherdOn November 19, 2015, I traveled 55 miles to the island of San Cristobal to bring four “sniffer” dogs to the environmental unit of the Ecuadorian National […]

Opposing the Japanese Pirate Whalers in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary

December 11, 2015 / by Jason Patlis / Antarctica, Australia, Conservation, North America, Oceans, Species

Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society Opposing the Japanese Pirate Whalers in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary Commentary by Sea Shepherd Founder, Captain Paul Watson Humpback whale breaching. Photo: Tim WattersJapan has declared war on the whales in the Southern Ocean. Their fleet is en route to the Southern Ocean NOW, in abject disrespectful defiance of […]

10 Key Facts About Red Snapper

May 20, 2013 / by Jason Patlis / Conservation, North America, Ocean Conservancy, Oceans, Species

Published by Ocean Conservancy Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) are one of the Gulf of Mexico’s signature fish.  They are extremely popular among recreational fishermen and a prized offering at restaurants and seafood markets, as well as a top predator in the Gulf ecosystem. Recently there has been a great deal of debate about the health and management […]

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