This morning, Tourism shares fall and Oil shares rise. It is clear who profits from Forever War. Yet, Tourism leaders are cowards when it comes to calling a spade a spade. This is no accident, just look at who owns what and the close connections of large tourism corporations with the military-industrial-financial complex. www.reuters.com/world/china/global-markets-wrapup-…
A free stick for hard-working irregular migrants and a 5M carrot for criminals? www.aljazeera.com/economy/2025/6/12/trump-launches…
Trump launches website for $5m ‘gold card’ granting US residency | Donald Trump News | Al Jazeera
US president unveils site for applicants to register interest for ‘Trump Card’ granting path to citizenship.
French OTA Evaneos, a certified B Corp, have placed posters in the Paris Metro singling out/mocking "Mykonos" and "Santorini" for Overtourism. A post on LinkedIn reads "At Evaneos, we believe travel shouldn’t mean following the crowds, but escaping them. That’s why we made a bold decision: this summer, we’ve removed Santorini and Mykonos from our offer to raise awareness about the real impact of... Show more
South Africa: Cutting off rhino horns is 'effective' against poaching, according to study in Kruger Park environs. However it is no panacea as the operation is expensive, stressful for the animal, may affect breeding patterns, and must be repeated as the horn regrows fully within 2 years - even half a horn, can attract poachers. The key solution is to tackle the origins of poaching - poverty and... Show more
A new study finds that dehorning rhinos stops poaching | AP News
A study published in the academic journal Science has found that cutting off the horns of rhinos in Africa leads to a reduction in poaching…
Belize: The Mesoamerican Reef, second largest in the world, has been hit by "stony coral tissue loss disease" (SCTLD) and about 50% of coral species are in danger from the rapidly-spreading, high-mortality disease. It's exact cause is unknown but rising water temperatures and wastewater pollution certainly play a role by weakening the coral. Current "cures" are very expensive and impractical as... Show more
Bans are in fashion... Trump has banned nationals from 12 countries over 'security concerns', while the EU has banned Tanzanian and Suriname airlines over 'safety concerns'. A total of 169 airlines are now banned from EU airspace, including companies from 17 countries with 'systemic safety oversight issues', and several airlines from other nations. Bans are of course easier than lending a hand... Show more
Oceans: a new study finds that acidification of 60% of global waters already reached the planetary boundary in 2020! Higher CO2 emissions dissolve in seawater, forming carbonic acid, which increases ocean acidity and makes it dangerous for marine life, particularly organisms with shells or skeletons, by hindering their ability to form and maintain them. In turn this endangers essential habitats... Show more
‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study | Ocean acidification | The Guardian
Ocean acidification has already crossed a crucial threshold for planetary health, scientists say in unexpected finding
Never before have so many eyes been fixed upon a small sailboat peacefully crossing the waters of the - still blue, despite our 'best efforts' - Mediterranean. May it peacefully complete its peaceful, humanitarian mission, although it is highly unlikely... Maximum respect to the brave, ever-inspiring Greta and her fellow intrepid travellers! www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2025/6/4/madleen-g…
Madleen Gaza flotilla live tracker: Greta Thunberg, crew reach Egypt | Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Israeli media says activists face detention if they fail to comply with Israeli army orders.
Hopefully some of Princess Diana's spirit can be found in her son's travel charity and its aims. On the other hand, when sustainability and the establishment mix usually the center of gravity of sustainable tourism shifts towards a more conservative and corporate-friendly direction. It falls on the shoulders of those doing the real work, rather than on the official and busy with so many other... Show more
TTG - Travel industry news - 'He really wants to move the needle': Prince Harry's travel charity chief lays out 50-year vision
In a rare interview, Travalyst chief executive Sally Davey tells Ilaria Grasso Macola why Prince Harry’s sustainable travel charity is focusing on projects that will have a lasting impact over…
Ghudu, a community tourism project in Dhofar, the green, mountainous southern tip of Oman, covered by mist during the summer months. Founded by two young Omani women, it targets intrepid visitors (this being an area bordering Yemen) who seek authentic, immersive tourism experiences while empowering local communities. www.newarab.com/features/meet-tribal-guides-sharin…
Meet the tribal guides sharing Dhofar’s culture with the world
Dhofar’s mist-covered mountains and ancient traditions are coming to life, as local tribal guides share their cultural heritage through sustainable tourism
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"Volunteers don't get paid, not because they're worthless, but because they're priceless”
~ Sherry Anderson
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society! Our campaigns would not be possible without the vital day-to-day efforts of our many volunteers. We are always in need of volunteers to engage in outreach activities and fundraisers, obtain donated supplies, distribute information, conduct research, and so much more!
Take a look at our Sea Shepherd Chapter map to see if there is already an Onshore Volunteer Chapter in your area. But don’t worry if there isn’t because there are still ways you can be involved!
If you are not in an area with an official chapter you can instead set up a personal ‘Be An Ocean Warrior’ fundraising page. This is a way that you can directly support our campaigns wherever you are! At this time we are not accepting Onshore Volunteer applications from areas that do not have an official chapter.”
The Onshore Volunteer (OSV) program is hard work, and is not for everyone or for every Sea Shepherd supporter. It requires commitment, initiative, sacrifice and a willingness to go above and beyond. Fulfilling the role of a Sea Shepherd OSV is a big responsibility. It requires extensive interaction with the general public, event set-up and breakdown, and often times, long hours. Helping to conserve, protect, and defend marine life requires time, dedication and passion and most importantly the readiness to show up and promote our mission through public awareness.
Onshore Volunteers are an essential part of ensuring funding for Sea Shepherd campaigns and carrying Sea Shepherd's mission to the general public. Our campaign leaders, our directors and other staff cannot be everywhere at once, so our OSVs help bring Sea Shepherd’s important message to as many corners of North America as we can. The OSVs arrange participation in events, help to manage and transport our merchandise and informational materials, and interact with the public. Without funding and public awareness, Sea Shepherd cannot do the work that we do. We are wholly funded by donations, not corporate sponsors or political interest groups. Our vested interest is in the welfare and preservation of ocean wildlife. There is no other group or movement like Sea Shepherd, and our OSVs must reflect that uniqueness in the effort that they put into our Onshore Volunteer program.
The below are just a few of the things you can do as an Onshore Volunteer to support Sea Shepherd’s mission:
- Table at a local event, expo, festival or create your own tabling event
- Hold a benefit for Sea Shepherd at a local restaurant, pub or community meeting place
- Organize beach and other marine environment clean-ups
- Host a concert for Sea Shepherd
- Cultivate public awareness through distribution of Sea Shepherd materials and giving presentations at schools and community forums
- Host a Sea Shepherd party at home for friends and family
- Provide valuable skills like graphic design work, photography or donate art for auctions
If you have any questions about the Onshore Volunteer program, please reach out to us at volunteer@seashepherd.org.
There is a $30 non-refundable donation required for each applicant. Not only does this help cover the cost of processing your application, but if you are approved as an Onshore Volunteer, this will help cover the cost of training, orientation, and the outreach materials we send you.
To Apply:1) Fill out the online Onshore Volunteer application
2) Pay non-refundable $30 application fee online (you will be directed to payment page after filling out the application)
3) Email a copy of a valid government-issued photo ID (passport, driver’s license or state ID card equivalent) to volunteer@seashepherd.org