Published by Sea Shepherd Conservation Society An Open Letter to Tilikum Tilikum in tiny tankI am so sorry. Words cannot even begin to express my sadness for you. I am sorry that you are dying, but even more sorry that you are dying in a concrete tank instead your ocean home off the coast of Iceland. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]