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We are Sea Shepherd
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization.
Established in 1977, our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world's oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species. We use innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations.
We are Sea Shepherd
Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization.
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How to Support Sea Shepherd

We are one of the few global environmental organizations that focuses primarily on direct action. 

Whether it is on the ground in Taiji, patrolling the Gulf of California, or fighting poachers in the Galapagos, we are in field working hard to protect our marine environment.

How to Support Sea Shepherd

We are one of the few global environmental organizations that focuses primarily on direct action. 

Whether it is on the ground in Taiji, patrolling the Gulf of California, or fighting poachers in the Galapagos, we are in field working hard to protect our marine environment.

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The animals and environments we protect are located across the globe, so we need your support to send help when it is needed. Please donate today.
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Sea Shepherd has a long and rich history protecting animals and the ocean environment. You can learn more about us by reading our history.
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Whether helping with your local chapter, traveling to a distant country to stop animal attrocities, or crewing one of our ships at sea, we have a place for you.
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FEATURED VIDEOS
FEATURED VIDEOS
 
A smoothhound shark entangled in the gill net. Photo: Giacomo Bruno
February 19, 2017

Operation Milagro III Update: Suffocating Sharks

On Wednesday 15th of February, the M/V Farley Mowat retrieved three totoaba nets off the shores of San Felipe, just a few miles away from the Vaquita…
dead whale
February 19, 2017

Operation Milagro III Update: Death by Gillnets; Whale is Latest Victim

On the 16th of February 2017, the M/V Sam Simon spotted a dead whale on the horizon. The animal, which appeared to be entangled in gillnets, was in…
Net markings around the head of dead dolphin. Photo: Carrie Cervantes
February 18, 2017

Operation Milagro III Update: Day of the Dead Dolphins

On February 11th, three days before the international World Love For Dolphin’s Day, Sea Shepherd discovered 14 dolphin corpses floating between the…
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Last Chance Holiday Shopping
December 12, 2016

Last Chance to Order Holiday Gifts!

Make a difference this holiday season with give a gift that gives back. All proceeds from our online shop benefit Sea Shepherd's annual campaigns to…
Cyber Sale
November 25, 2016

Holiday 20% Off Cyber Sale

This holiday season you can give an eco-ethical gift while helping to defend, conserve and protect our oceans. Browse our holiday shopping…
Save the Date
November 17, 2016

On Giving Tuesday We Need You...

Save the vaquita porpoise and other marine species On Monday, we will officially launch our most ambitious campaign this year, Operation Milagro III.…
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SEA SHEPHERD CONSERVATION SOCIETY CHAPTERS

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A smoothhound shark entangled in the gill net. Photo: Giacomo Bruno
February 19, 2017

Operation Milagro III Update: Suffocating Sharks

On Wednesday 15th of February, the M/V Farley Mowat retrieved three totoaba nets off the shores of San Felipe, just a few miles away from the Vaquita…
dead whale
February 19, 2017

Operation Milagro III Update: Death by Gillnets; Whale is Latest Victim

On the 16th of February 2017, the M/V Sam Simon spotted a dead whale on the horizon. The animal, which appeared to be entangled in gillnets, was in…
Net markings around the head of dead dolphin. Photo: Carrie Cervantes
February 18, 2017

Operation Milagro III Update: Day of the Dead Dolphins

On February 11th, three days before the international World Love For Dolphin’s Day, Sea Shepherd discovered 14 dolphin corpses floating between the…
Last Chance Holiday Shopping
December 12, 2016

Last Chance to Order Holiday Gifts!

Make a difference this holiday season with give a gift that gives back. All proceeds from our online shop benefit Sea Shepherd's annual campaigns to…
Cyber Sale
November 25, 2016

Holiday 20% Off Cyber Sale

This holiday season you can give an eco-ethical gift while helping to defend, conserve and protect our oceans. Browse our holiday shopping…
Save the Date
November 17, 2016

On Giving Tuesday We Need You...

Save the vaquita porpoise and other marine species On Monday, we will officially launch our most ambitious campaign this year, Operation Milagro III.…