World Oceans Day 2023
The Earth is comprised of 71% water. This water is vital to the existence of every living thing on this planet. Yet our oceans, rivers, lakes, and other waterways are under constant threat from human activity. Pollution like single-use plastics, abandoned fishing gear, and chemical runoff combined with commercial overfishing is destroying marine wildlife populations on a daily basis. If the human race does not change our collective behavior, we will be the demise of our own species.
Sea Shepherd is in oceans around the world doing the work that needs to be done. Just yesterday, the 2023 Vaquita Survey results were released showing up to 10-13 Vaquita exist, including a minimum of one newly born calf. Dr. Barbara Taylor, leader of the comprehensive evaluation, said “This survey revealed the greatest conservation success for vaquitas in my 30 years working to conserve this species."
This World Oceans Day, BE THE CHANGE that the ocean so desperately needs. Do your part in helping to reverse the damage that has been caused over the past several decades by getting involved in ocean conservation efforts.
We can't do this without you, so please join our mission to protect marine wildlife worldwide by donating today at seashepherd.org/mgc2023.
Your gift to the oceans will be doubled by a matching gift up to $250,000.
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