Field Notes
Fresh from the field — posts and videos straight from the organizations on the atlas.

Groundbreaking at the Sanctuary Site
On Friday afternoon, June 19th, elected government officials, representatives of the Indigenous Mi’kmaw community, local residents and special guests gathered with members of the Whale […]
DO NOT SWIM WITH OLIVER
Keep your distance, for his safety and yours Following a minor incident involving the bottlenose dolphin Oliver, we would like to repeat our warnings about interactions between Oliver and people in the Novigrad Sea. Videos circulating on social …

Tartarugas marinhas batem um bolão na temporada 2025/2026
Em ano de Copa do Mundo, as tartarugas marinhas também entraram em campo e fizeram a torcida vibrar.

🎤 Listen to Ocean Women project co-leader, Zuna’s, TEDx Talk!
🎤 Listen to Ocean Women project co-leader, Zuna’s, TEDx Talk! 🌊 99% ocean. That’s the Maldives. Yet, for many women and girls, the sea can be a barrier instead of a playground or livelihood. 🌐 Globally, 68% of women can’t swim (compared to 43% of men). In the Maldives, some women are: ⚖️ 5x more likely than men to be unable to swim 🐠 10x more likely to have never snorkelled, never seeing the v
What is World Nature Conservation Day?
Every July 28, World Nature Conservation Day comes around with a simple reminder: the Earth is very important. We rely on it more than most people realize. Clean water, stable weather, food systems, and even coastal protection during storms all connect back to functioning ecosystems. The problem is those systems are under pressure almost everywhere […]

Tetiaroa : Record des pontes pour les tortues vertes - Reportage TNTV du Lundi 20 juillet 2026
*Rectification des chiffres cités : Au cours de cette saison 2025-2026 des pontes des tortues vertes de Tetiaroa, 67 femelles identifiées sont venues pondre sur l'atoll avec une estimation de plus de 1 500 traces estimées de montées des femelles sur les plages.
Marineland Beluga Transfers: End of a Crisis but Hardly a ‘Rescue’
Years of rejected retirement solutions and inadequate government planning left captive whales with no truly humane option.

Supporting Community-Led Marine Protection
Sea Shepherd joined fishing communities and government representatives in Yucatán to strengthen marine protection, combat illegal fishing, and expand long-term collaboration.

Fundação Projeto Tamar é reconhecida como Posto Avançado da Reserva da Biosfera da Mata Atlântica
Mais uma conquista dos nossos Museus: confira!

Satellite Telemetry Questions Part 1
Your satellite tracking questions, answered by an expert in the field! Since the early 2000s, Sea Turtle Conservancy has been using satellite telemetry research to study the movements of sea turtles across the globe. Throughout that time, we’ve received a lot of questions about the satellite attachment process, our public releases, and how we use the data once turtles are released. Our Research Bi

Mais fêmeas de tartarugas-de-couro estão nascendo no Brasil?
Estudo de 34 anos publicado em parceria com a Universidade de Exeter revela possíveis impactos das mudanças climáticas

The Next Watch: Training San Felipe to Save the World’s Rarest Porpoise
A new generation is taking the watch. This May, Sea Shepherd, Mexican scientists, and the San Felipe community trained future vaquita observers aboard the M/V Seahorse to help protect the world's rarest porpoise.
Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and Whale Sanctuary Project Sign Landmark Agreement to Advance Marine Stewardship and Education
Memorandum of Understanding acknowledges shared respect for the Wksitqamuk (Earth) and Mi’kmaw worldviews about the environment and all living things.
New This Summer: Fly the Flag. Wear the Mission.
Every day, Sea Shepherd supporters carry the mission beyond our ships. This summer we've added two new ways to take it with you: embroidered Sea Shepherd caps and the official Sea Shepherd flag. Every purchase helps keep our crews where they're needed most.
Assembly of Nova Scotia Mi’kmaw Chiefs and Whale Sanctuary Project Sign Landmark Agreement to Advance Marine Stewardship and Education
Memorandum of Understanding acknowledges shared respect for the Wksitqamuk (Earth) and Mi’kmaw worldviews about the environment and all living things.
What is the Black Vulture?
Most people don’t go to the Pacific coast thinking about vultures. They think about waves, beaches, fishing boats, or seabirds diving into the ocean. Black vultures are usually just part of the background. A dark shape in the sky, or a few birds on a roadside pole. Something you notice for a second and then […]

Rare Fin Whale Stranding Recorded Along Greater Dyer Island Coast
The Marine Dynamics and Dyer Island Conservation Trust (DICT) teams were alerted on Wednesday, 1 July, by Jason Stafford of Ivanhoe Sea Safaris, who reported a deceased whale close to Gansbaai Harbour. The whale later washed up at Die Plaat, and our team immediately responded to assess the animal and begin documenting the stranding. Upon [...]

We celebrated the 34th Dolphin Day!
On Wednesday, July 1st, we marked our traditional Dolphin Day. In the morning, the popular “Treasure Hunt” game was held for children aged 6 to 12. While they were busy solving challenges, younger children created marine-themed chalk drawings …

Orca-predated Bronze Whaler Sharks – June 2026
Earlier this year, two bronze whaler sharks (Carcharhinus brachyurus) were found washed ashore in Struisbaai, with clear signs of orca predation, lying only a few metres apart. As shark strandings are relatively uncommon and provide a valuable opportunity for research, the carcasses were recovered by Dickie Chivell, volunteer coordinator Ilizna du Plessis, and Marine Dynamics [...]

From Penguin Penthouse to Puppy Palace – One Great Idea, Countless Smiles
"What do we do with all the old penguin homes?" It sounds like a simple question, but finding the answer led to a wonderful community initiative. For almost 20 years, the Dyer Island Conservation Trust has been building artificial nests for the Critically Endangered African Penguin, not only for the colony that the Trust works [...]

الأسبوع التوعوي للأمن الإلكتروني الثالث | تحدي Eco Cipher CTF 2026
فيديو يستعرض انطلاق فعاليات اليوم الأول من الأسبوع التوعوي للأمن الإلكتروني الثالث بتنظيم تحدي (Eco Cipher CTF)، بمشاركة طلبة من الجامعات والكليات المتخصصة في الأمن السيبراني بسلطنة عُمان، ويهدف التحدي إلى تنمية المهارات التقنية، وتعزيز الجاهزية الرقمية، ودعم الكفاءات الوطنية الشابة في مجال الأمن السيبراني. #هيئة_البيئة #سلطنة_عمان #الأمن_الإلكتروني #الأمن_السيبراني

Bottlenose Dolphin Oliver in the Novigrad Sea
Over the past few weeks, we have reviewed numerous photographs and videos of a bottlenose dolphin observed interacting with boats and swimmers in the Novigrad Sea and the Velebit Channel. We can confirm that the dolphin featured in …


Discover a Unique Volunteer Experience!
Discover a Unique Volunteer Experience! 🌊 Looking for a meaningful way to strengthen your team while demonstrating your company’s commitment to sustainability? ⛵️ Whether you're an organisation seeking to boost employee engagement, or an individual with volunteer leave ready for a purposeful adventure - our marine conservation expeditions offer a rare opportunity to make a real difference. 🙌 Joi

Discover a Unique Volunteer Experience!
Discover a Unique Volunteer Experience! 🌊 Looking for a meaningful way to strengthen your team while demonstrating your company’s commitment to sustainability? ⛵️ Whether you're an organisation seeking to boost employee engagement, or an individual with volunteer leave ready for a purposeful adventure - our marine conservation expeditions offer a rare opportunity to make a real difference. 🙌 Joi

Conférence « Conservation et avancées des programmes scientifiques de Te mana o te moana »
Conférence du 16 juin 2026 organisée à l'occasion de la journée mondiale des tortues marines. 🎙️ « Conservation et avancées des programmes scientifiques de Te mana o te moana », avec Jade Gouin, vétérinaire et coordinatrice des programmes de conservation et Tonin Sancelme, coordinateur adjoint des programmes de conservation. Au programme : 🐢 Mieux comprendre les tortues imbriquées du Pacifique S

النمر العربي في جبال سمحان، حارس الجبال الخفي | #مستدام
فيديو يوثّق جانبًا من حياة #النمر_العربي، هذا الكائن المهيب، الذي نادرًا ما يُشاهد في بيئته الطبيعية، ويستعرض أهمية الجهود المبذولة لحمايته والحفاظ على موائله الطبيعية. شاهد رحلة إلى عالم النمر العربي، حيث تتجسد روعة الطبيعة وأهمية صون التنوع الحيوي. #هيئة_البيئة #سلطنة_عمان
Marine Animals of the Pacific Coast
The Pacific Ocean is enormous, larger than most people can easily imagine. The coastline connected to it changes constantly. One area may have freezing water, rough waves, and dark rocky cliffs, while a few thousand miles away the same ocean can look tropical, with coral reefs and sea turtles.. That difference is a big reason […]

