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Who We Are
Sea Shepherd is an international direct-action ocean conservation movement.
Why We Fight
Threats to the health of our ocean ecosystems
Our oceans and its inhabitants are dying from illegal fishing, plastic pollution and the effects of climate change. Poachers plunder marine life sanctuaries with impunity, and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing goes unchecked in the high seas far from public scrutiny.
Our Approach
Direct action to enforce laws protecting our oceans
International and national laws protecting the world’s oceans exist but are often not enforced. Sea Shepherd uses direct action to fill this enforcement void on the high seas, and works with national authorities to tackle illegal fishing in sovereign waters.
Our Fleet
The Sea Shepherd Global Fleet
Sea Shepherd Global's fleet – currently consisting of twelve vessels – plays a crucial role in our mission to defend, conserve and protect marine life in direct-action campaigns around the world, from Antarctica to Africa. Sea Shepherd is currently the world's largest private navy.