Here’s a video of Sea Shepherd CEO, Steve Roest flying and investigating the situation in the Gulf. This video really give scope to the problem in the gulf. Miles upon miles of oil, resulting from between 50,000 and 150,000 barrels of oil spilled per day.

Established in 1977, Sea Shepherd Conservation Society (SSCS) is an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization. Our mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.

Sea Shepherd uses innovative direct-action tactics to investigate, document, and take action when necessary to expose and confront illegal activities on the high seas. By safeguarding the biodiversity of our delicately-balanced ocean ecosystems, Sea Shepherd works to ensure their survival for future generations

In Europe, Sea Shepherd is in the process of preparing large vessels that will provide a floating support facility for qualified experts working on the rescue and protection of wildlife.

Watch the video here