Fins Attached Marine Research And Conservation

10/14/2026

Celebrate with Sharkwater and Fins Attached Marine Research And Conservation
Let us all come together to celebrate the life and enduring legacy of Rob Stewart. Rob’s voice and his mission lives on, and together, we will continue carrying his legacy forward and fighting for the ocean he loved so deeply.

10/10/2026

The Countdown is on - Just 9 Hours Until the Gala!

NEW QUCTION ITEMS ADDED!
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Saving Our Seas from a Mile High | October 10, 2026
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SAVING OUR SEAS FROM A MILE HIGH 2026

10/02/2026

OUR SILENT AUCTION IS NOW OPEN!

Why wait until gala night to make a difference? Bidding is officially open for the Fins Attached Saving Our Seas from a Mile High Gala silent auction!

Browse the items, pick your favorites, and place your bids, all while supporting marine research, shark conservation, and healthier oceans.

Bidding closes at the gala on October 10, 2026! Start bidding today, keep an eye on your favorites, and don’t let that winning bid slip away.

Find something you love. Bid for something that matters.

Browse and bid here: https://finsattached.betterworld.org/auctions/saving-our-seas-from-a-mile-high-3
Sharkwater

09/30/2026

What happens when you remove apex predators from the ocean? 🌊⚖️

Sharks play an indispensable role in maintaining marine checks and balances. As top predators, they control prey populations, stabilizing population fluctuations and removing sick, injured, or genetically flawed individuals to keep ecosystems healthy. Other species act as scavengers or filter feeders.

Hunting sharks to extinction creates a catastrophic cascade throughout the entire marine environment. Preserving sharks directly protects the health and resilience of our oceans as a whole.

👉 Donate today to support ocean conservation. finsattached.org/donate.

09/28/2026

💡 Conservation Best Practice: Be an advocate for sharks in your own neighborhood! 🗣️🏪
Many businesses continue to sell products containing shark ingredients without realizing the environmental destruction involved. Here is how you can take action:

Refuse Patronage: Do not do business with establishments or restaurants that serve shark fin soup or sell shark products (such as shark cartilage health supplements).
Polite Advocacy: Respectfully let the manager or owner know why you choose not to do business with them.
Raise Awareness: You may be the very first person to educate them on the plight of sharks, which can make the difference in whether they remove those products.

👉 Donate today to support ocean conservation. finsattached.org/donate.

09/25/2026

Protecting marine life requires action on the water and in the halls of governance. Fins Attached integrates scientific research directly into policy advocacy, sustainable fisheries management, and strict monitoring. 🏛️🛡️
Our core program goals include:

📜 Policy Advocacy: Working with lawmakers to establish Marine Protected Areas, set fishing regulations, and ban the trade of shark fins and cartilage.
🎣 Sustainable Management: Advocating for selective fishing gear to minimize bycatch and harm to non-target species.
🚁 Monitoring & Enforcement: Supporting surveillance against illegal fishing activities to ensure conservation laws are enforced.

👉 Donate today to support ocean conservation. finsattached.org/donate.

09/23/2026

Real, lasting conservation happens when we join forces! Fins Attached believes deeply in strong partnerships with other NGOs, researchers, and global advocates because working together allows us to accomplish so much more. 🤝💙

Through key alliance partnerships, including the For the Oceans Foundation, Rob Stewart Sharkwater Foundation, United Conservationists, Pelagios Kakunjá, and Aquatic Metaverse, we unite to combat illegal fishing, protect endangered species, conduct data-driven scientific research, and expand environmental education worldwide.

👉 Donate today to support ocean conservation. finsattached.org/donate.

09/21/2026

Conducting scientific research in the open ocean is challenging, remote, and costly, and research into sharks for their own ecological sake is severely underfunded. Yet, without solid scientific data, ocean conservation policies cannot be enacted. 🔬🚤

Your financial support directly funds essential satellite tags, acoustic receivers, research vessel expeditions, and scientific monitoring. When you donate to Fins Attached, you are directly providing the data needed to establish Marine Protected Areas and save endangered species.

👉 Donate today to support ocean conservation. finsattached.org/donate.

09/20/2026

CELEBRATING OUR OCEANS
Are you passionate about ocean conservation?
Join us for the Saving Our Seas from a Mile High gala on October 10, 2026. This inspiring event will run from 5 PM to 9 PM at the Downtown Aquarium in Denver, Colorado.
https://finsattached.betterworld.org/events/saving-our-seas-mile-high-2026