Sea Shepherd is known for direct action—bold, uncompromising campaigns on the frontlines of ocean conservation. Now it’s your turn to take action!
Join the Fit for the Ocean Challenge from April 10th to May 5th, and turn your own fitness goals into a force for marine protection. Whether you’re running a trail, swimming laps, kayaking your local river, or simply walking your favorite path, every drop of sweat helps raise critical funds for Sea Shepherd’s campaigns to stop illegal and destructive fishing practices, protect fragile marine habitats, and defend ocean wildlife.
This is your mission—no ship required.
Here’s how to get started:
- Choose your activity (solo or as a team): Swim, run, paddle, hike – anything active! – completing a simple distance goal, such as 10k.
- Create your fundraising page in just a few minutes to get your personal challenge link to share with friends, family, and colleagues (link coming soon).
- Spread the word: Share your personal fundraising link and updates using #fitfortheocean on Instagram or Facebook to join the global movement—and get entered to win awesome prizes. The more you raise for the ocean, the bigger the rewards!
- Fundraise or donate to support Sea Shepherd’s campaigns.
By taking part in the Fit for the Ocean Challenge, you're raising both funds and awareness for Sea Shepherd's direct-action efforts to protect life in our oceans.
Go the Extra Nautical Mile 🌊
Show your support and spread awareness wherever you train—grab the official Fit for the Ocean Challenge T-shirt from the Sea Shepherd Store.
Every shirt helps raise awareness and supports our fight to defend marine life (tee shirt link coming soon).
Let’s unite to get Fit for the Ocean and protect the future of our blue planet!
Some of the Great Prizes You Could Win
Fit for the Ocean 2026 is powered by arena and supported by Red Equipment, SurfEars, Barebarics, and BeachStreet.
Everyone who shares their fundraiser and challenge progress using #fitfortheocean on Instagram or Facebook is automatically entered to win one of these amazing prizes donated by our generous sponsors and partners.
And if you're among the top fundraisers, you’ll unlock the biggest prizes—so keep pushing your campaign and spreading the word to make an even greater impact for the ocean.:
- arena
- Barebarics barefoot shoes
- Beach-Street reef-safe, eco-conscious sunscreen
- Nelo kayak made from recycled plastic
- Red Equipment
- SurfEars
- Stand-up paddleboard
- Nocs binoculars
- Exclusive Sea Shepherd merchandise
Special thanks to the Fit for the Ocean Challenge sponsors: Barebarics - Barefoot Sneakers, See2Sea, and Nelo Kayaks.