# SEA SHEPHERD MAKES WAVES THIS EARTH DAY

- Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/04/sea-shepherd-makes-waves-this-earth-day/
- Published: 2016-04-23T19:23:25-04:00
- Author: greenlivingguy

## Sea Shepherd Makes Waves This Earth Day Splash

### Riding the Wave of Ocean Conservation

In the world of marine conservation, Sea Shepherd isn’t just making waves. For they’re
creating a tsunami of change. All because on this Earth Day, the organization’s 
pulling out all the stops. Thereby proving once again this organization is not your
average bunch of ocean huggers.

### Sea Shepherd Makes Social Media Tidal Wave

Picture this: a global army of ocean lovers. All with smartphones in hand and ready
to flood social media with a simple yet powerful gesture. It’s – a wave. It’s also
not just any wave, folks. Because it’s Sea Shepherd’s “make waves” campaign. Most
notably: it’s about to break the internet.

Why the wave? Well, it’s not just because Sea Shepherd’s founder, Captain Paul Watson,
has a flair for the dramatic (though let’s be honest, he totally does). This universal
greeting is a nod to the ocean’s own power – those mighty waves that connect us 
all, from the shores of Seattle to the beaches of [Bali](https://greenlivingguy.com/2019/05/nevada-says-yes-to-green-lighting/).

### More Than Just a Pretty Picture

Now, you might be thinking, “Great, another hashtag campaign. What’s the big deal?”
Hold onto your [recycled plastic](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/04/recycled-plastic-sustainable-outdoor-furniture/)
hats, because this is where it gets good. Every wave shared isn’t just raising awareness;
it’s potentially raising cold, hard cash for Sea Shepherd’s vital missions.

And boy, do they have missions. From saving the critically endangered vaquita porpoise
in the Gulf of California to protecting marine reserves in the Caribbean, these 
folks are busier than a one-armed octopus with an itch.

### Operation Overload

Let’s break it down, shall we? Sea Shepherd’s got more operations running than a
hospital during flu season. There’s Operation Milagro, Operation Jairo, and campaigns
to protect everything from wild salmon to sea turtles. They’re even taking on the
[Faroe Islands’](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/04/sea-shepherd-makes-waves-this-earth-day/)
pilot whale hunts and Japan’s dolphin slaughter.

But wait, there’s more! They’re also gearing up to free captive orcas and dolphins.
Because apparently, Sea Shepherd doesn’t believe in days off.

## The Green Living Guy’s Take on Sea Shepherd Making Waves

Now, I’ve seen my fair share of environmental campaigns, but this one’s got me more
excited than a Tesla owner at a free charging station. Sea Shepherd’s not just talking
the talk; they’re walking the walk – or should I say, swimming the swim?

Their direct action approach is like a breath of fresh sea air in a world of bureaucratic
smog. They’re not afraid to ruffle a few feathers (or scales) to get the job done.
And let’s face it, with our oceans in the state they’re in, we need all the ruffling
we can get.

### The Bottom Line

So, this Earth Day, don’t just sit there like a beached whale. Get out there and
make some waves! Share your wave, nominate your friends, and maybe throw a few bucks
Sea Shepherd’s way. Because at the end of the day, if our oceans die, we die. And
I don’t know about you, but I’m not ready to sleep with the fishes just yet.

Remember, folks: every wave counts. Let’s turn this ripple into a roar. The oceans
are counting on us, and Sea Shepherd’s leading the charge. Now that’s what I call
making a splash!

**SEATTLE – April 18, 2016 **

[⌊Sea Shepherd makes waves ⌉⌊Sea Shepherd makes waves ⌉[

Source: Sea Shepherd

For more information, fans can visit the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society website
on April 18th at[www.seashepherd.org](https://seashepherd.org/) or the organization’s
Facebook page at[www.facebook.com/seashepherdconservationsociety](https://www.facebook.com/seashepherdconservationsociety)
to help spread a wave of awareness across social media.