Currently, Duxbury Reef is designated as a State Marine Conservation Area (SMCA). While this offers some protection, it allows for the “limited take” of finfish and abalone. Unfortunately, this “limited” status has created a loophole of confusion and ecological degradation. Working alongside the Environmental Action Committee of West Marin (EAC), we are calling for the redesignation of Duxbury Reef as a State Marine Reserve (SMR) and the expansion of its boundaries to ensure this ecosystem can truly thrive.
Read MoreCleanup and Monitoring Long Beach
Join Shark Stewards Southern California team for a Beach Cleanup and Ocean Plastic Survey at Junipero Beach, in Long Beach.
Read MoreListen to the Sea
Taira’s Tide: Listen to the Sea is a short video series following Big-Island born Taira Aoki as she dives into the water, not just as a host but as someone rooted in these islands and striving to expand her knowledge.
Read MoreMarch for Sharks
Join the team marching for sharks at the 55th annual Festival of Whales Dana Point.
Read MoreGlobal Shark Attacks at Norm in 2025
Global shark attacks were higher in the year 2025 over 2024 reports the Florida Museum of Natural History’s International Shark Attack File (ISAF). Despite the attention it gets when an incident involving a shark and human occurs, shark populations are decreasing globally.
Read MoreDeadline to Comment & Stop Offshore Drilling off our Coastline
Friday January 23 Deadline to comment & Stop Offshore Drilling off our Coastline. Send a letter or sign the petition to Protect California Sanctuaries and Coastal Ocean
Read MoreBeach Cleanup Puako Hawaii
Join us with our partners Keep Puako Beautiful and the Kohala Alliance on the first beach cleanup of 2025.
Read MoreShark Stewards at Patagonia
Join Shark Stewards a grant recipient of Patagonia September 25 at Fieldworks Brewing Company, to recognize grantees, and provide opportunities for networking like minded eco-activists.
Read MoreShark Attacks Occuring Early in Hawai’i
The shark season is heating up early in 2024, with four incidents in Hawai’i by June. Although Maui has the notoriety of the most shark attacks in the Hawaiian Island chain, all incidents occurred on the island of Oahu thus far according to Hawaii’s Department of Aquatic Resources (DAR). Read how you can avoid getting bitten by a shark and still enjoy the ocean.
Read MoreKahu Manō Screening and Shark Event at Dana Point Film Festival
Join Shark Stewards for a screening of Kahu Manō and shark conversation at the Dana Point Film Festival Saturday May 4. We will be hosting our screening with Brittany Brigg’s animated film Manō, followed by a conversation with the filmmakers.
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