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Sea Shepherd Melbourne

Locality: Williamstown, Victoria, Australia

Phone: +61 1300 623 267

Address: 2 Ann Street 3016 Williamstown, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.seashepherd.org.au

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25.01.2022 We are proud to be partnering with Fed Square this #SustainableSeptember for a free online screening of the documentary Watson - the 2019 documentary focusing on the life and mission of Sea Shepherds Founder Captain Paul Watson - on Monday 14th September. The film will be followed by a LIVE Q&A with Captain Paul Watson himself. Register today >> https://bit.ly/3gX7ak9... *This online event is only available within Australia

25.01.2022 The practical problems with gloves and masks finding their way into our rivers and oceans is that they can easily be mistaken for jellyfish, a favorite food of sea turtles. Because of their elastic components, masks also have increased risks of entanglement for a wide variety of fish, animals and birds.

23.01.2022 One of the most recognisable features of our Sea Shepherd crew members is the smattering of tattoos that cover a large percentage of our volunteers! Heres a few belonging to our crew onboard The MV Sam Simon, in all their glory! Do you have any Sea Shepherd / nautical tattoos? Tag #SeaShepherdMelbourne to be featured.... Photography - Tara Lambourne / Sea Shepherd

23.01.2022 #BREAKING The first victims have been claimed by the dolphin drive hunt season in Japan. Three Bottlenose dolphins and one Rissos dolphin were captured and will be sold onto marine parks for a life in captivity. We will post more updates on the six month long drive hunt season as we have them.... #SeaShepherd #SeaShepherdMelbourne #TheCove

23.01.2022 Ship stalls are back today! For all of our supporters who’ve been patiently waiting for the chance to come and get some Sea Shepherd merchandise: the day has finally come! Come down to the MV Steve Irwin (2 Ann St Williamstown) between 2-4pm today to get your merch fix and enjoy the cafe & bar on board! ... Dining on board the Steve is no longer just for the crew with Ship4Good MV Steve Irwin Seaworks, Williamstown Saturday 28th Nov 2-4pm Please note: the stall will be ON the ship

23.01.2022 AGL Energy want to turn Westernport Bay into a massive gas import terminal that would threaten these precious animals and increase climate pollution from dirty fossil fuels.

22.01.2022 Ever heard about that time we broke a world record AND shut down the world's most notorious high-seas poacher? Well, if not, check out this podcast from the BBC that tells the wild adventure of our 110 day chase of the ‘Thunder’ with Captain Peter Hammarstedt

21.01.2022 Sea Shepherd crew captured footage of five dolphins killed in the nets of an "artisanal fishing boat" off the French coast of Brittany in less than 24 hours. The European Union has demanded France ban fishing methods responsible for the needless slaughter of thousands of dolphins every year. Sea Shepherd will continue to patrol the coastline and expose these deaths until it stops. #OperationDolphinByCatch

21.01.2022 "Faced with plunging profits and a climate crisis that threatens fossil fuels, the industry is demanding a trade deal that weakens Kenyas rules on plastics and on imports of American trash."

21.01.2022 Jump over to Sea Shepherd Australia for the premiere of Return to Djulpan, documenting our Marine Debris crews clean up effort in Arnhem Land.

20.01.2022 Feel like ordering takeout tonight? (Or any night!) Noo Moo Foods in Heidelberg are delivering the goods! Starting today theyve launched their Fishless Burger, with $1 from every sale to be donated to Sea Shepherd Australia. Dig into this new vegan burger and help the oceans in the same bite! With deep fried fishless fillets, Thai spiced coleslaw, coriander, pickles, special sauce, and spicy sriracha mayo, youll be transported to the galley of a Sea Shepherd vessel in the ...comfort of your own home. Pickup and delivery available. #NooMooFoods #SeaShepherd #SeaShepherdMelbourne

20.01.2022 TOTOABA TRAFFICKING ARRESTS MADE IN MEXICO Mexican authorities arrested several individuals this week under charges of Organized Crime - Crimes Against the Environment. These charges relate to the trafficking of totoaba swim bladders and carry a sentence of possible jail time. This is the first time that charges of this nature have been applied in Mexico.... Totoaba poaching is the primary cause of the decline of the vaquita - the world’s most endangered marine mammal, which is endemic to a small region in Mexico’s Upper Gulf of California. Vaquitas, which are approximately the same size as totoabas, become entangled in the deadly illegal nets and drown. There are less than 20 vaquitas left alive. Sea Shepherd applauds the Attorney General’s Office and Mexican authorities for their swift action and continued commitment to protecting the vaquita through the prosecution of crimes relating to totoaba trafficking. Read more about the arrests (in Spanish) here: https://www.elimparcial.com//Sunshine-Rodriguez-es-vincula Join the fight to save a species by donating to Sea Shepherd’s Operation Milagro today: seashepherd.org/SEA2020 #OpMilagro #Vaquita #Totoaba #ExtinctionIsForever

20.01.2022 - There is so much to learn on a ship, especially a Sea Shepherd ship! We asked one of our very own Melbourne chapter volunteers about their experience in several different roles with Sea Shepherd, heres what they had to say! Kate joined Sea Shepherd in 2015 because she was passionate about preserving our planet and felt she could no longer be a bystander, anxious about threats to marine habitats. Kate is both an onshore and at sea volunteer... and has crewed on 6 campaigns as a Deckhand. Kate is also a passionate diver and runs the Sea Shepherd Dive campaign throughout Australia and New Zealand. I love crewing with Sea Shepherd for many different reasons. Obviously, one huge motivator for all of us is taking direct action for our oceans by physically dedicating our time and energy to defend what we love. I get to work alongside a vast range of people, all with unique and inspiring reasons to be there, all united with the same conservation goals and all with something new I can learn from them. Every time I leave a campaign, it feels like Im walking away with so much more than I had to sacrifice to be there. Its the most exhausting/rejuvenating experience youll ever go through! Working as a Deckhand, I have been lucky enough to learn many new skills such as line handling, crane operating or welding. I was taught how to drive our small boats in Antarctica something I never dreamed of doing and an experience that has led me to now volunteering with the Australian Coast Guard when not out on campaign. But alongside these opportunities are the challenges. Deckhands are always on the front line when we are confronted with dead or dying animals, whether its hauling illegal nets out of the water or boarding illegal vessels. Coming face to face with the full impact of human greed on our fragile oceans is always the most devastating part of the job. When I joined up I had only minimal relevant experience having worked as a Divemaster on boats in Melbourne. Many other deckhands had no sea experience at all, its really more about your attitude and resilience. Veteran crew members will take the time to train newer crew members and our Bosuns (head of the deck crew) ensure their team are competent and safe to sail. As long as you are happy to work long hours, learn new skills and dont get too seasick, youll be fine!

20.01.2022 BREAKING The Sam Simon chased down another four trawlers threatening protected waters! Full story here https://bit.ly/32PZ0pw. Earlier this month, Gambian law enforcement aboard the Sam Simon arrested 4 trawlers defying local fishing laws. These actions protect where the nutrient-rich Gambia River meets the Canary Current, where it is beautifully rich in biodiversity.

19.01.2022 How are our Victorian supporters faring in lockdown? With face coverings in public places mandatory across the state, our organic cotton Jolly Roger 3 layered face masks will make a great addition to your reusable mask collection! Available individually or in a 3-pack via the link below: http://seashepherd.org.au/collections/masks

18.01.2022 The science is in - researchers from the Universities of Queensland and Exeter have found traces of plastic in every sample of seafood tested. Five different species of raw seafood were purchased from a local fish market: farmed oysters, farmed tiger prawns, wild blue crabs, wild squid and wild sardines. The species with the highest plastic content was the sardines. ... Plastic is throughout our oceans, littering our coastlines, youll find it in the soil, in our water and the air we breathe. We must put our planet first, otherwise the planet will soon be known as planet plastic. #everypiececounts #seashepherd #stemthetide

18.01.2022 Miss out on the premiere of Return to Djulpan? Watch it here to see our Arnhem Land marine debris campaign in action!

17.01.2022 Shrimp fisheries are some of the most destructive in the world, catching about six times as much bycatch as shrimp. Learn more and find out about our fight to stop Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated fishing at SeaShepherdGlobal.org ---... #SeaTheFacts as celebrities, conservationists and the facts themselves speak out against ocean atrocities. See more

17.01.2022 Were excited to bring you another online film screening on Adventure+ For all those experiencing the One Ocean Film Tour nostalgia, this ones for you! Mike DeGruy filmed the oceans for more than three decades becoming as famous for his on camera storytelling as for his glorious, intimate visions of the sea and the creatures who live in it. Inspired to share his legacy as a filmmaker and storyteller, and to spread his mission for protecting the ocean, his wife and film-makin...g partner Mimi deGruy returned to the edit room to produce Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy. Diving Deep: The Life and Times of Mike deGruy, tells that story and while it celebrates Mike and all he accomplished in his amazing career, it also highlights what he cared most about at the time of his death: we are destroying the ocean before we even know whats there. If Mike deGruy were alive today he would be spending all his energy to fight on behalf of the ocean, for continued exploration, particularly of the deep-sea, research, understanding and ultimately encouraging a reciprocal relationship with it before it is too late. Diving Deep: The Life And Times Of Mike deGruy (including a Q&A with filmmaker Mimi deGruy) will screen next Tuesday the 21 July at 7.30pm on www.adventureplus.com Get your tickets now: https://bit.ly/3euDSYM

17.01.2022 BREAKING Meet the newest boat to the Sea Shepherd fleet - The M/Y CONRAD, a sleek, 17-meter catamaran operated by Sea Shepherd Italia. ... The CONRAD and her crew have already set sail on Operation Siso, a campaign to protect the Aeolian Islands from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing, particularly the use of illegal fishing aggregating devices.

16.01.2022 Happy 70th birthday to our founder and inspiration, Captain Paul Watson! Send Paul a happy birthday message in the comments below

16.01.2022 The crew of The MV Sam Simon are back out on the water! Check out what our deck crew get up to in preparation for campaign

16.01.2022 Always Was. Always Will be. Grace Wunungmurra is a Senior Ranger for Dhimurru. As part of NAIDOC Week 2020, we asked Grace what she wants the world to look like in the future. "I want the world to be a plastic free environment so that marine wildlife can still be here for the next generation. It will be a better environment to live in and to eat off the land and sea."... Grace's advice for how you can help make this happen is: "Reducing [the] number of plastics that people buy or use, throwing all rubbish in the dump or the bin so it can't go out to sea. Fishing sustainably so there is fish for the next generation." Tune in to our Facebook watch party tonight at 8pm AEDT to find out more about our Sea Shepherd Australia - Marine Debris Campaign remote clean-ups at Djulpan with the Dhimurru Aboriginal Corporation.

13.01.2022 One of our talented on-shore volunteers Belinda has spent the past couple of months in isolation creating this piece of art in her home to stay connected with the ocean whilst our volunteer activity has been paused. Belinda is a trained medic and one of her roles as an on-shore volunteer is coordinating with our ships Medical Officers and organising the medical lockers of our fleet when theyre docked in Melbourne to make sure all medical supplies are stocked and all equipment is up to par. Wed love to see if our supporter base has been creating Ocean art during isolation?! Tag @SeaShepherdMelbourne #SeaShepherdMelbourne to share your artwork!

13.01.2022 Weve partnered with WRAPPA to create Sea Shepherd reusable food wraps! Say no to single use plastics and join the food wrap revolution with these beautiful organic vegan cloth wraps! Available from our e-store now: 3 pack http://ow.ly/Kbpd50AQVUQ Jumbo single http://ow.ly/lKr250AQVVI... Thanks WRAPPA Reusable Food Wraps!

12.01.2022 #BREAKING In Gabon, working with local authorities, our crew were shocked to find a huge haul of stingrays and fins aboard two trawlers, including the endangered and protected Daisy Stingray. Find out more, and help us protect African Marine Wildlife. ... https://bit.ly/2E7r3XW See more

12.01.2022 Another exciting announcement for the oceans After more than a year in Singapore's port, the Sea Shepherd flag ship The MV Ocean Warrior is getting ready for an exciting new campaign. Stay tuned! ... Nina Courjon / Sea Shepherd

11.01.2022 We’re down at the Ship4Good MV Steve Irwin at Seaworks, Williamstown for another hour! Drop by for some lunch on board the ship or just to grab some merchandise or for a chat with our volunteers!

11.01.2022 CALL TO ACTION The next step to stop this project is the Victorian governments environment effects statement process. Submissions can be done via the link and theres just one day left to make yours! Visit https://environmentvictoria.org.au/build-submission/

11.01.2022 SHIP STALLS ARE BACK Jump on board the Ship4Good MV Steve Irwin this Saturday the 5th of December Merchandise will be available onboard and our volunteers can tell you the latest on our global campaigns combatting illegal fishing and saving marine wildlife ... 2-4pm Seaworks 2 Ann St, Williamstown Saturday 5th December #SeaShepherd

10.01.2022 Ghost nets, whether washed up on land or floating in the ocean, are death traps for marine life. At our remote clean up at Djulpan on the shores of the Gulf of Carpentaria, Northern Territory, our dedicated Sea Shepherd Australia - Marine Debris Campaign crew and Dhimurru Rangers worked tirelessly to remove over 2.5 tonnes of discarded fishing nets. Learn more https://bit.ly/2BAGpU1... #seashepherd #untrashingdjulpan #returntodjulpan #everypiececounts #dhimurru #beachclean

10.01.2022 South Australia has become the first state in the country to ban single-use plastics! The Single-use and Other Plastic Products (Waste Avoidance) Bill 2020 passed through the South Australian Parliament yesterday, and bans the manufacture, production, distribution, sale and supply of certain single-use and other plastic products starting with straws, cutlery and beverage stirrers. The legislation, which will come into effect in early 2021 (delayed due to COVID-19 restrict...ions), also establishes a framework to phase-out additional products in the future. Thank you to all our supporters who answered our call to write submissions to the SA Government on single-use plastics as part of our Sea Shepherd Australia - Marine Debris Campaign- youve helped shape this history making legislation which will make a difference to marine life and our oceans. Lets hope Victoria is not long behind #stemthetide #everypiececounts #seashepherd

10.01.2022 A biological justification for the creation of the Cocoa-Galapagos swimway recently published by MigraMar states about 19% of rays, 34% of sharks, 17% of marine mammals and 27% of marine birds found in these protected areas are threatened or endangered.

09.01.2022 Only one hour to go before our FREE online screening of Watson with Fed Square! Dont miss out! https://fedsquare.com//sustainable-film-screening-with-se/

08.01.2022 Ship stalls are back! For all of our supporters who’ve been patiently waiting for the chance to come and get some Sea Shepherd merchandise: the day has finally come! Come down to the MV Steve Irwin (2 Ann St Williamstown) between 2-4pm this Saturday to get your merch fix and enjoy the cafe & bar on board! ... Dining on board the Steve is no longer just for the crew with Ship4Good MV Steve Irwin Seaworks, Williamstown Saturday 28th Nov 2-4pm : Ryan Birmingham

07.01.2022 We’re super excited to for our Sea Shepherd Australia - Marine Debris Campaign to be a Finalist in the Premier's Sustainability Awards 2020 Environmental Volunteering category Sea Shepherd's Marine Debris Campaign set out to create action opportunities through clean-up events, collect data for research, support community groups in their conservation efforts and bring awareness to the key issue of plastic and its damaging impact on the environment. The Campaign has hosted community clean-ups across Victoria with the support of 1,978 volunteers and removed 4,018kg of litter from the marine environment. The clean-ups recorded litter collection data for conservation research and inspired change and the adoption of more environmentally responsible behaviours.

07.01.2022 Tune in now for a LIVE Q&A with Captain Peter Hammarstedt!

06.01.2022 Our mission, Sea Turtle Survival, needs to raise $65,000 to help send a clean-up crew back to Djulpan Beach in Arnhem Land to save endangered and vulnerable sea turtles. With just ONE day left until end of financial year, we need you to join the fight for endangered sea turtles! Please ACT NOW and join the fight for Sea Turtle Survival. Well send you a tax deductible receipt immediately.

06.01.2022 Jolly Roger masks have just hit our e-store! With face coverings now mandatory in Victoria, our team are stocked up with our new black masks. Reusable non-medical organic cotton face mask 3 layers with our Jolly Roger logo.... This mask is not intended for medical use, and not proven to reduce the transmission of disease. Public health services recommend use of cotton or cloth face coverings in public to reduce community spread by asymptomatic persons. These masks are for adults only, dont use for children. https://shop.seashepherd.org.au/ (display picture only)

06.01.2022 BREAKING Were so excited to announce that two of our vessels, The MV Sam Simon and The MV Bob Barker are headed back on patrol in waters off the African continent as Sea Shepherd resumes government partnerships to curtail incidents of illegal fishing which are believed to have spread during the global pandemic. While the destinations of both vessels cannot yet be released, the resumption of patrols is welcome news to wildlife, marine parks and artisanal fishermen whose livelihoods are threatened by industrial fishing.

06.01.2022 We are proud to announce that the Victorian Marine Debris Team has been named as a finalist in the 2020 Victorian Premiers Sustainability Awards. This is a great achievement for our Victorian team and all of those who have volunteered at one of our events. https://www.seashepherd.org.au/latest-news/psa-victoria/ You can register to attend the online event which is being held on the 16th of December.... https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/premiers-sustainability-awa #seashepherdmarinedebriscampaign #stemthetide

05.01.2022 Sea Shepherd is defending marine wildlife every day. #ThreatenedSpeciesDay Read about our work on the frontline, protecting species across the globe >> https://bit.ly/3lZXo4g

05.01.2022 There are trawlers all over. You can see them even less than 150 meters from the shores. They use bad net size and kill fish indiscriminately. This article includes some of Sea Shepherd’s work with the Gambian Navy tackling illegal fishing

05.01.2022 Why are more governments partnering with Sea Shepherd? Not only is illegal fishing a threat to marine wildlife and eco systems, but also a growing threat to international security. Commander Claude Berube of the U.S. Naval Academy talks highly of Sea Shepherds work in West Africa, pointing to it as a good model in the fight against illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing. #StopIUUFishing

05.01.2022 Meet the Sam Simon Deck Team One of the best things about being a deckhand on the Sam Simon is the diversity of jobs performed and the adventurous nature of the work. The deck team usually work outside during daylight hours, but can be called at anytime, day or night, during actions such as launching and driving our fast RHIBs for boardings and arrests. Every day is different in the life of a deckhand as they are always doing varied jobs, often working as a team but al...so performing solo chores and projects. Working with their hands, using power tools and learning new skills are some of the reasons our deck team believe they have the best job onboard. Some deckhands do come to Sea Shepherd with experience in woodwork, welding or seamanship, but a lot of deckhands have no prior experience and with a willingness to learn and a passion for our missions, can be taught the skills needed while onboard. Which department would YOU want to join aboard a Sea Shepherd ship? Deck, Engine Room, Bridge, Galley, or Media? Or would you be a Medical or Marine Science Crewmember? Let us know in the comments! Photography - Tara Lambourne / Sea Shepherd

04.01.2022 Sometimes in conservation what you need is a vessel capable of silently cruising, without disrupting the environment it is in, and thats where Sea Shepherds vessel the Martin Sheen comes in. The Martin Sheen is our research vessel, primarily tasked with researching human-caused pollution and rare cetaceans, but has also been spearheading Operation Virus Hunter in Canada. After several months in quarantine due to the threat of COVID-19, the Martin Sheen is now ready to return to sea and continue its vital research for the health of the oceans. #MeetTheFleet

04.01.2022 Meet the captains of the Sam Simon The Sam Simon is lucky enough to have two great captains at the helm. Our captains, Thomas and Alistair, are both Sea Shepherd veterans, first volunteering in 2010 and 2011. They work on a 3 month rotating schedule, with 3 months at sea, followed by three months on land. The role of a captain is much more than just steering the ship, a true captain must have the respect of their crew and be able to lead through rough weather and tough campaigns. Anyone can hold the helm when the sea is calm, but a leader must chart the course. Photography - Tara Lambourne / Sea Shepherd

03.01.2022 This Saturday! Join An Evening with Captain Peter Hammarstedt hosted by Dream Weaver Travel. This is a great opportunity to stay up to date on our current campaigns and to hear from Peter while our Melbourne supporters are enduring stage 4 lockdown! We cant wait to see some familiar faces at this special FREE ZOOM event.... Details in the event:

02.01.2022 Hey Melbourne! Weve got another virtual event planned to help you through lockdown! Sea Shepherd Australia is proudly partnering with Fed Square this #SustainableSeptember for a free, Australia only, online screening of the documentary Watson - the 2019 documentary focusing on the life and mission of Sea Shepherds Founder Captain Paul Watson - on Monday 14th September. The film will be followed by a LIVE Q&A with Captain Paul Watson himself. ... Register today >> https://bit.ly/3gX7ak9 *This online event is only available within Australia

02.01.2022 Meet the Sam Simon Bridge team! Working on the bridge of The Sam Simon are the ships captain, chief officer, second and third officers, medic and communications officer. Our captain and officers are the brains of the operation, overseeing activities at sea and campaign tactics. They are responsible for the safe navigation and overall safety of the vessel and her crew.... Photos - Tara Lambourne / Sea Shepherd

02.01.2022 The whale migration along the Queensland coast is well underway, but with QLDs destructive shark nets still in the water, these iconic marine animals risk entanglement and even death. Already this year, weve seen four entanglements. Take action - email the QLD Fisheries Minister to ask for the urgent removal of these nets during whale migration season >> https://bit.ly/2X2eSmg ... #NetsOutNow #ApexHarmony