Sea Shepherd's Mission Statement
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."
( Quote from the Sea Shepherd's website)
Living so close to the Antarctic waters here in Hobart, there has been many times where I have been fortunate enough to be introduced to some of the fantastic crew that work upon the Sea Shepherd (they dock here for supplies).
I have a trusted friend, whom I regard as quite close, who boarded the 'Steve Erwin' five years ago - and somehow never left! The stories that are relayed once back on land are awe-inspiring. Their direct-action approach is crucial to the future existence of many endangered marine-life, including whales, large rare tuna fish and dolphins at risk of unnecessary killing for their meat for consumption by human beings (Gah! Human beings can be so cruel!)
This is a non-for-profit organisation, and run solely on donations. Therefore I am holding a small auction event in around 4 weeks time, auctioning Bare Rumps nappies combined with a collaboration with the lovely Bex from Bexie Boo, and the lovely Chris from Baby Bullfrogs, where 100% of the money raised goes to this important cause. If you are interested in donating your hand crafted items to help towards this campaign it will be gratefully and fully appreciated .
Visit The Sea Shepherd's website to get more of the finer details about there organisation .
Also be sure to check out 'Whale Wars' a television series shot in Antarctica showing the direct action from the Sea Shepherd and their confrontations with harpoon vessels.
Speaking of the "High Seas!" -
I am half way through a nappy that I am really enjoying the creative process with this weekend. This is my first pirate-themed nappy I have created, and the light-bulb went on *insert crazy brain flash* and could not think of a better organisation to support through my 100% donation auctions.
This nappy is a order for overseas and already had a lovely home
The auction item coming up will have whales, waves ,ships .
As well as being quite busy in the studio over the weekend, Paige Red has been sending me slowly grey! Ahhh the joys of the famous "terrible twos" stage!
Did I just vacuum the house this morning? Ummm, yep! That's right twice already! May as well go for a third run.... My vacuum cleaner would be a delicious stir-fry delight on the bottom of the bag after all the rice that is hovered up on a daily basis, don't tell me I am not the only mum that vacuums large quantities of rice of the floor ?
Hope you are all having a marvellous Sunday! The sun is shining - Spring has sprung! (my favourite time of the year). Time to put Paige down for a kip, snap up this nappy, and settle down to watch a session of Whale wars.
- Jerry Red x
Jerry - happy to donate 3 x hand-knitted adult beanies to the cause (as well as much of my time, dedication as help as you may need of course!) I only thought of the beanies today... Speak soon!!
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