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Dear John,

The fight to defend marine life isn’t just waged at sea - it begins right here, in our communities, on our shorelines, and in our everyday choices.

On World Oceans Day (June 8th), Sea Shepherd Land Crews across North America rolled up their sleeves to remove hundreds of pounds of debris from beaches, rivers, and city waterways - everything from plastic bottle caps to abandoned car tires. Just like the deadly ghost gear our crews haul out of the ocean, this trash threatens fragile ecosystems and marine life every single day.

And thanks to you, our incredible crew of supporters, we also met and exceeded our $200,000 World Oceans Day Matching Gift Challenge - doubling the impact of your generosity. A heartfelt shoutout to our monthly Direct Action Crew members, whose steady support powers this movement year-round. Together, you’re fueling radar, sonar, and thermal drone surveillance that stops illegal fishing before it even begins.

Your choices every day can help protect the ocean:

🌊 Reduce single-use plastics: Say no to plastic bags, bottles, and straws. Reusables go a long way.

🐟 Rethink seafood: Industrial fishing is one of the biggest threats to marine life and ocean ecosystems. Choosing to remove seafood from your diet is one of the most impactful actions you can take to protect the ocean.

🚯 Join a local cleanup: Or organize your own! Even inland, trash often ends up in the ocean.

📢 Raise awareness: Share our work with your network - every conversation plants a seed.

🐋 Support ethical businesses: Choose products that protect the ocean, not pollute it.

🧑‍🏫 Educate the next generation: Inspire kids to fall in love with the ocean and fight for its future.

⚓ Stay informed: Follow our campaigns at SeaShepherd.org and on our socials.

❤️ Keep showing up: Whether it’s giving monthly, volunteering at sea, or volunteering locally, your continued support is what keeps this movement strong.

Thank you for standing with us and standing with the sea,
Sea Shepherd Captains & Crews