Sea Shepherd Australia Limited
About
Sea Shepherd Australia Limited is an environmental charity that uses direct action to defend, conserve, and protect ocean ecosystems and marine wildlife worldwide. Founded as part of the global Sea Shepherd movement, the organization conducts anti-poaching patrols, tackles illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, and works with authorities to enforce marine protection laws in international waters and sovereign maritime zones.
Tips for Applicants
Sea Shepherd Australia is primarily an operational charity that conducts its own direct-action campaigns rather than granting funds to external organizations. There are no visible grant programs on their website. Prospective partners or supporters should contact them directly through their official channels to discuss potential collaborations on marine conservation initiatives.
Giving Philosophy
Sea Shepherd operates on the belief that international authorities often cannot or will not enforce existing ocean protection laws, necessitating direct intervention. The organization uses confrontation tactics and operational campaigns to disrupt illegal fishing, whaling operations, and environmental damage. Their theory of change centers on visible, hands-on enforcement actions that create economic and legal pressure on those who exploit marine resources illegally.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $5.7M Unknown AU + $5.7M intl | $3.6M | $2.1M | $1.6M |
| FY2022 | $100K Unknown AU + $100K intl | $9.2M | $8.0M | $7.4M |
| FY2021 | $160K Unknown AU + $160K intl | $4.1M | $7.5M | $2.0M |
| FY2020 | $200K Unknown AU + $200K intl | $3.7M | $2.0M | $1.7M |
| FY2019 | — | $3.6M | $1.7M | $1.1M |
| FY2018 | $297K Unknown AU + $297K intl | $3.9M | $1.4M | $736K |
| FY2017 | — | $4.6M | $1.6M | $830K |
| 7yr total | $6.5M | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||