Look To The Stars News: Sea Shepherd Conservation Society

Sean Connery Joins Sea Shepherd Advisory Board

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 20:15:00 +0000

Academy Award-winning actor and producer Sean Connery, best known as the original James Bond, has joined the International Advisory Board of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, the world’s leading marine wildlife conservation nonprofit organization.

Connery joins the SSCS advisory board alongside two valued new additions: four-time Women’s World Surfing Champion Stephanie Gilmore and Emmy Award-winning Writer, Producer and Director/Co-Creator of The Simpsons, Sam Simon.

In announcing her husband’s alliance with the leading global marine conservation non-profit, Micheline Roquebrune, Connery’s wife of 36 years, said, “It’s natural that Sean and I bring our support to the mandatory mission of Sea Shepherd.”

Sea Shepherds Rename Boat In Honor Of Brigitte Bardot

Fri, 27 May 2011 15:00:00 +0000

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society has renamed one of the vessels that helped chase the entire Japanese whaling fleet out of the Southern Ocean Whale Sanctuary earlier this year in honor of Brigitte Bardot.

Photo: Libby Miller via Sea Shepherds

Whale Wars Captain To Attend East Coast Sea Shepherd Fundraiser

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:30:00 +0000

Join Sea Shepherd Philadelphia and Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on May 14th in Pennsauken, New Jersey, to raise money to continue putting a stop to illegal acts against all marine wildlife.

Special guest at the huge East Coast Sea Shepherd fundraiser will be Captain Chuck Swift of Animal Planet’s “Whale Wars,” DCEO of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, and former Captain of the Bob Barker ship. The team from National Geographic’s television show “Rescue Ink” will also be present. They will be happy to meet you and tell you more about their wonderful organization and their zero tolerance for the mistreatment of animals.

Stars To Attend Sea Shepherd Charity Event

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:30:00 +0000

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will host a star-studded celebrity red carpet benefit on Saturday, October 23, to defend, conserve and protect the seas.

Captain Paul Watson, President of Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and star of “Whale Wars” on Discovery Networks’ Animal Planet will commence their most daring campaign, Operation No Compromise, as well as introduce their new, fast interceptor vessel that will join their fleet this winter to Antarctica. Last year, they saved the lives of 528 whales; this year’s mission will be the boldest crusade to send the whalers home empty handed.

Featuring Avatar’s Michelle Rodriguez as guest DJ, who’ll be joining the mission to be featured on Season 4 of “Whale Wars”, and set against the spectacular backdrop of an eco-friendly estate in the Hollywood Hills overlooking Los Angeles, this private fully ethical event will allow guests to learn about “Operation No Comprise”, as well as bring awareness and raise funds to benefit their campaign.

Isabel Lucas - Sea Shepherds And Summits For Charity

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:30:00 +0000

Australian actress Isabel Lucas may currently be climbing Kilimanjaro with a host of her celebrity friends for charity, but just before she left she recorded an advert for the the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

“Isabel was out here late last year and appeared on Rove and said she would love to support us,” said the organisation’s Australian director Jeff Hansen. He went on to explain that the ad was actually filmed last winter, but now is the time to act as the organization battles the Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean.

The Australian advert coincides with Lucas’ climb for charity.

Grateful Dead Top Charity Auction Earner For 2009

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:30:00 +0000

Top celebrity charity auction site Charity Folks has named its top celebrity earners for 2009, and the list is an eclectic mix of old and new.

The top charity earner for 2009 has surprised many people, but is a testament to longevity in the music business. Ever since the Grateful Dead began its legendary career nearly 45 years ago, the band has supported worthy causes that serve to raise awareness, lend support, and make this world a better place. Continuing this long-standing tradition of community service that has been a hallmark of the Dead and the Deadhead community, The Dead, known as one of the greatest touring bands of all time, partnered with Charity Folks to auction a limited number of tickets to their 2009 shows.

The auctions raised over $400,000 for a number of charities, including the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

Third Eye Blind Encourages Fans To Give Back

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:00:00 +0000

Rock band Third Eye Blind hit back at an online leak of their latest album last week by asking all those who downloaded it to give to charity.

“Wow! I leave the country and my album ends up leaking,” said frontman Stephen Jenkins. “I was in Jakarta performing for the fine citizens of Indonesia after their devastating terrorist attack—I can’t speak more highly of the country. I am asking for all those downloaders who illegally downloaded our new album, please donate some money to your local charity.”

The band has two charities in mind that they support whole-heartedly: the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and KickStart.

The Grateful Dead Auction Concert Tickets For Charity

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Ever since the Grateful Dead began its legendary career nearly 45 years ago, the band has supported worthy causes that serve to raise awareness, lend support, and make this world a better place.

Continuing this long-standing tradition of community service that has been a hallmark of the Dead and the Deadhead community, The Dead, known as one of the greatest touring bands of all time, has partnered with Charity Folks to auction a limited number of tickets to their 2009 shows.

All proceeds from the auctions will benefit longtime Grateful Dead-related nonprofits including: The Furthur Foundation – which funds progressive groups working on environmental and social change issues in the Bay Area and around the world: The Rex Foundation – a charity set up by The Grateful Dead in 1983 that aims “to help secure a healthy environment, promote individuality in the arts, provide support to critical and necessary social services, assist others less fortunate than ourselves, protect the rights of indigenous people and ensure their cultural survival, build a stronger community, and educate children and adults everywhere”: and the Unbroken Chain Foundation – whose mission is to generate support for, and public awareness of, groups and individuals that bring hope and inspiration to communities where great need exists, and to create partnerships of people working together for a common good, especially in such areas as the arts, education and the environment. Proceeds will also go to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society and others. Each of these organizations have served and supported a wide range of organizations in the many areas where need exists.

Daryl Hannah To Join Whaling Protest In The Southern Ocean

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:00:00 +0000

A major conservation group has announced that they will be getting a little help from the stars when they protest against whaling in Antarctic waters next month.

The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will have the support of actress Daryl Hannah when she teams up with one of their crews to battle against Japanese whalers in the Southern Ocean.

“Daryl is joining our group,” said Sea Shepherd captain Paul Watson. “She’ll be on board — she’s joining us at the end of the month.”

Celebrate Steve Irwin Day At Australia Zoo

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:30:00 +0000

Crikey! Did you know tomorrow, November 15, is Steve Irwin Day at Australia Zoo in Brisbane?

There’ll be a ton of ripper activities down at the zoo for the day, kicking off with a free BBQ breakie in the carpark from 6am. Gates open at 8am, and Terri Irwin will launch the day’s festivities at 10am at the Crocoseum, along with Captain Paul Watson from the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. This will be followed by a Bindiwear fashion parade, a special performance from Bindi and the Crocmen, an Australia Zoo Wildlife Warriors show featuring Terri feeding the Crocodiles, a performance from Australia’s very own Thirsty Merc, and the chance to be the first to play the new Nintendo Wii and DS Planet Rescue games: Wildlife Vet, Animal Emergency, Endangered Island, and Ocean Patrol – designed to teach young players to save, nurture and heal endangered animals.

And in true Steve-o tradition, come along dressed in your Khakis and get 10% off admission to Australia Zoo and a free gift.

Martin Sheen To Receive Two Humanitarian Awards

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:58:45 +0000

Veteran actor and former President of the United States (at least on TV’s The West Wing) Martin Sheen is to be honored for his humanitarian work – not just once, but twice!

It has just been announced that the actor is to collect the Marlon Brando Award for his career and humanitarian efforts at the fourth annual Stella By Starlight gala benefit on March 17, and follows hot on the heels of the news that the 67-year-old is to receive the University of Notre Dame’s Laetare Medal at a ceremony on May 18.

“He has used [his] celebrity to draw the attention of his fellow citizens to issues that cry out for redress,” said University President Rev. John Jenkins. “Such as the plight of immigrant workers and homeless people, the waging of unjust war, the killing of the unborn, and capital punishment”.