Sea Shepherd Voted #1 Favorite Non-Profit on eBay We are happy to report that Sea Shepherd Conservation Society was voted #1 in the eBay favorite charity contest that ended on July 4th, 2010. Sea Shepherd has won a $15,000 grant to continue our efforts defending ocean wildlife worldwide. Thank you to everyone that participated! We also would like to thank eBay for supporting Non Profit Organizations.
Sea Shepherd Galapagos Presents Shark Awareness Pack Report by Director of Operations for Galapagos, Captain Alex Cornelissen With a full page article in the local newspaper el Colono, Sea Shepherd Galapagos has started a project to raise awareness among the inhabitants of the Galapagos regarding the protection of sharks. Worldwide sharks are being exterminated at an alarming rate and it’s time to use whatever means available to halt the senseless massacre. Next to law enforcement, education can give a well-needed contribution on this conservation issue.
Update: Bob Barker Shuts Down Illegal Whaling The Sea Shepherd ship Bob Barker has shut down illegal whaling operations in Antarctica.
FOUND: Sea Shepherd in Pursuit of Illegal Whalers On February 6, 2010 at approximately 0430 hours (Melbourne time), the Sea Shepherd ship Bob Barker reengaged the illegal Japanese whaling fleet at 67 degrees 10 minutes South and 67 Degrees 07 Minutes East. Sea Shepherd’s other vessel, the Steve Irwin , is en route to join the action. The Bob Barker is currently on the tail of the Nisshin Maru and two harpoon ships, where it will attempt to block the slipway of the factory ship until the Steve Irwin arrives.
Ady Gil Arrives in Antarctica The Sea Shepherd vessels Ady Gil and the Steve Irwin met on the high seas at 0030 Hours on Wednesday, December 23rd. The Japanese security vessel, Shonan Maru No. 2, was seven miles astern of the Steve Irwin and was unable to see the Ady Gil approach
Ady Gil Successfully Departs for Antarctica Hobart, Tasmania - Sea Shepherd’s new fast interceptor vessel, Ady Gil , cleared customs on Friday, December 11 at 11:38 AM. The vessel is heading south to convene with Sea Shepherd’s Steve Irwin for the 6 th Whale Defense Campaign Operation Waltzing Matilda to end illegal whaling in the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary. Senator Bob Browne and other Sea Shepherd supporters were on hand to wish the Ady Gil speed and success as it departed this morning.
