Initially started as a protest against environmental disasters- including the 1969 oil spill off Santa Barbara- Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd that promotes environmental protection and sustainability. Observed in more than 190 countries around the world, it is a day for individuals and communities to raise awareness about environmental issues and take action to protect the planet.
Read MoreA Swimmer’s Nightmare: the Cookiecutter Shark
Some sharks, like a weird species of dogfish, the cookiecutter shark, (Isistius brasiliensis) are invisible to daytime surface dwellers, but leaves a tell-tale signature bite mark.
First discovered between 1817-1820 by French naturalists Jean René Constant Quoy and Joseph Paul Giamard during an exploratory voyage, the Cookiecutter shark is one of the most bizarre species of shark to rise from the depths.
Read MoreJOURNEY TO THE DEVILS TEETH- Farallon Sanctuary Wildlife Adventures
Join Shark expert David McGuire on a unique exploration into the Greater Farallones National Marine Sanctuary, observing, photographing and recording marine wildlife from seabirds to whales, and maybe even a great white shark! We are scheduling trips beginning September 2023.
Read MoreSharks in the Dana Point Film Festival
Join us educating and for a screening of our film Alice in Borneo’s Wonderland at the first Dana Point Film Festival. Film screening May 5 following the 50th year anniversary of the classic surfing film Endless Summer.
Read MoreSharks at Bioneers 2023
With The Earth Island Institute, Shark Stewards will be participating at the David Brower Center, Berkeley at the 34th Annual Bioneer Conference.
Read MoreCalifornia Ocean Day 2023
Shark Stewards will be present lobbying lawmakers on the 18th annual Ocean Day will once again bring together ocean advocates, marine scientists, and CA decision makers IN PERSON!
Read MoreDive in With Sharks at SCUBA Show
Join the Shark Stewards team at SCUBA Show Long Beach learning about sharks and the importance of shark diving to conservation, including a conversation on the recent developments at Guadalupe Island. Visit us at our booth, number 752. Volunteers welcome!
Read MoreAsk Congress to Support our National Marine Sanctuaries and Monuments!
Join us with National Marine Sanctuary Foundation urging your representatives in Congress to prioritize public investment in national marine sanctuaries and marine national monuments for Fiscal Year 2024!
Funding is vital for conservation, science and supporting cultural heritage in existing and proposed National Marine Sanctuaries. Help the USA meet our commitment to United Nations goals protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030.
Read MoreSharks in the Dana Point Film Festival
Join Shark Stewards educating and for a screening of our film Alice in Borneo’s Wonderland at the first Dana Point Film Festival. Film screenings are May 6 and 7, following the 50th year anniversary of the classic surfing film Endless Summer.
Read MoreInternational Women’s Day: Inspired by the Sharklady
A particularly inspiring woman in STEM was Eugenie Clark. Renowned Ichthyologist, appointed “Shark Lady”, and founder of the Mote Marine Laboratory in Florida, “Genie” created her own path in science and the study of sharks when none else existed. She was one of the first people to claim that sharks were not mindless monsters who would kill anything in their path but that they are smart, instinctive animals who are worthy of our protection and respect.
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