The Gambia’s waters are rich in biodiversity, making them a hotspot for illegal fishing operations.
Sam Simon and its crew have been working with local authorities to defend, conserve and protect these waters, and our most recent patrol has resulted in one of our biggest success’ in African waters.
Over the course of a week, ten trawlers were arrested, meaning that their illegal nets will no longer bring destruction to these waters.
For the Oceans.
Sea Shepherd is an international, non-profit marine conservation organization that engages in direct action campaigns to defend wildlife, and conserve and protect the world’s oceans from illegal exploitation and environmental destruction.