Past Sea Shepherd UK Events
Sea Shepherd UK (Registered Charity no. 1110501)
Welcome to Sea Shepherd UK. We have a large and active network of volunteers in the UK who organise a variety of events and fundraisers every year in support of Sea Shepherds global campaigns. We'll be posting items on this webpage about UK events and protests, how you can volunteer for us, and how you can join in with our onshore support network. Sea Shepherd UK is also working with other sympathetic organisations to help secure support for our global ocean wildlife conservation campaigns.
The End of the Line, the first major feature documentary film
revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans
Filmed over two years, we see first hand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food. The film examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation.
From left: UK Director Steve Roest,
author of "The End of the Line" Charles Clover,
and volunteer and outreach coordinator Mark Sanders-Barwick.
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July 18, 2009 - Dragon Boat Race - On the River Thames, Kingston
Sea Shepherd volunteers battled it out in races down the river to raise funds and awareness for Sea Shepherd UK. Senior Volunteer, Ivonne Buck organised the entire event and did an amazing job. Great fun was had by all with volunteers dressed as pirates and wearing Jolly Roger shirts. Everyone is keen to do the event again next year.
March 28-29, 2009 - Paul Watson Speaks at 2009 London International Dive Show
Captain Paul Watson returned to the UK and attended the 2009 London International Dive Show on March 28th and 29th. Captain Watson spoke to packed audiences of over 300 people on each day and helped Sea Shepherd UK in raising over £5000.
Captain Watson was also interviewed by Discovery channel and Diver Magazine in advance of the UK premiere of Whale Wars on April 27th.
l-r. Graham Cantellow, Carey Roest Steve Roest, Mark Sanders-Barwick,
Rob Read, Darren Collis, Dan Bowden, Ini Witzel, Captain Watson,
Ivonne Buck, Emma Webb, Vin Sootarsing, and Annabel Gardner
March 28th 2009 - Spartathlon - Athens to Sparta - 155 miles within 36 hours!
On September 26, 2008, Demetrios (Mitso) Kehayioglou ran 155 miles in order to raise money for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
The Spartathlon is one of the most difficult international races in the world. Temperatures soared above 35 degrees celsius as Mitso raced over road, trail,
September 26th 2008 - Spartathlon - Athens to Sparta - 155 miles within 36 hours!
 On September 26, 2008, Demetrios (Mitso) Kehayioglou ran 155 miles in order to raise money for Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.
The Spartathlon is one of the most difficult international races in the world. Temperatures soared above 35 degrees celsius as Mitso raced over road, trail, and mountain terrain, from sea level to 1,200 metres (3,937 feet), tracing the footsteps of Pheidippides. According to the historian Herodotus, Pheidippides was an Athenian messenger, who was sent in 490 BC from Athens to Sparta to ask for reinforcements against the might of the Persian army. We at Sea Shepherd consider Mitso's run no less than a call for reinforcements in the battle to save our oceans!
Please donate online in support of Mitsos efforts to create awareness about the plight of the oceans.
July 26th 2008 - Chinatown protests continue!
Sea Shepherd UK continued the protesting in Chinatown with Bite Back Director and founder Graham Buckingham and Executive Director Kim McCoy. Sea Shepherd UK and Bite Back have persuaded Hakkassan and 8 other Chinese restaurants in the heart of Chinatown to stop selling Shark Fin soup. Sea Shepherd UK will be back in Chinatown in September 2008.
June 4th 2008 - Paul Watson in London
Sea Shepherd UK hosted a supporters evening at Jewel Bar in London. Captain Paul Watson gave an amazing speech to 150 guests and showed the 30 years On the Front Line Film.
June 3rd 2008 - Martin Wyness in court
Martin Wyness was in court following his action at the Japanese embassy "locking on" to the first floor balcony and lowering the Japanese flag to half mast. This action was a protest against the whale slaughter conducted in the Antarctic whale sanctuary by the Japanese.
March 8th - 9th 2008 - London International Dive Show
Sea Shepherd UK had a stall at the 2008 LIDS event. The most successful UK fundraising event to date [nearly £2000] combined with many hundreds of visitors to the stand. Watch out for us at the NEC dive show on November 1st 2008 where Sea Shepherd Executive Director Kim McCoy and Development Director Alex Earl will be attending and giving seminars.
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