Sea Shepherd US

The Gulf of Mexico has one of the largest marine protected areas in the world and its expanding. Sea Shepherd patrols and protects these waters from harmful illegal fishing and poaching. From the endangered Queen Conch to sharks to sea turtles, Sea Shepherd remains vigilant for you and for our future.

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🎥 by @wayfaring_studios

Day 3 of Operation Sea Lion Rescue begins.
Today, the team is at Isla San Jorge, Sonora, working alongside local veterinarians to safely capture and disentangle as many sea lions as tide and weather conditions allow.

Every rescue takes patience, expertise and teamwork. Follow along as we bring you updates from the crew and vets helping give these animals another chance.
Thanks to the epic team work of @pescaabc @rescate_lobos_marinos @profepa_mx , @conanp_mx , @semar_mx

It’s a beautiful thing when good people come together for the greater good.

Sea lion rescue season is one of our favorite times of year, a chance to help animals survive the harm caused by human hands.

Working alongside dedicated rescuers and veterinary teams, we get to witness their expertise, learn from their passion, and share in the moment an animal gets a second chance.

Sea lion rescues save more than sea lions. They remind us how much good we can do together; they save a little part of us, too.
Thank you to:
@pescaabc @rescate_lobos_marinos @profepa_mx , @conanp_mx , @semar_mx and Cabet.

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📷 by @kasianadro

Meet the masked booby.

An expert diver of the Gulf of Mexico! Recognizable by its white body, black wing feathers and dark facial “mask,” this seabird plunges into the ocean to catch fish and squid.
Masked boobies nest on open ground on islands, where both parents share the work of incubating eggs and raising their chick.

The Gulf is also home to brown boobies, with dark brown heads and white bellies, and red-footed boobies, whose bright feet stand out against either white or brown plumage.

These seabirds depend on productive waters and safe places to nest. Protecting their island homes, keeping nesting colonies free from disturbance and reducing marine pollution helps give the next generation a chance to take flight.

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Meet Penelope!
This sea lion pup was found entangled in fishing gear, with line embedded deep in her skin.

The local capture team, dedicated vets from @pescaabc , Cabet, and our Seahorse crew worked alongside Mexican authorities @profepa_mx , @conanp_mx , and @semar_mx to help save her life.

Entanglements like these can cut deeper as pups grow. Under sedation, vets carefully removed the embedded fishing line, preventing further pain and giving Penelope a chance to heal in her home with mom.

Thank you to everyone who made her rescue possible, including you at home who follow us and donate.

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