Founded as   Sea Shepherd UK   in 2005, is a registered marine conservation charity in England and Wales (registration number 1110501).
The Captain Paul Watson Foundation UK, which also operates under the name 'Neptunes Pirates UK', is dedicated to our founder Captain Paul Watson's unique and highly successful non-violent direct action philosophy to saving marine wildlife.
 

Previously known as  Sea Shepherd UK  until may 2023, the charity maintains her independence managing her own fleet and campaigns - while also collaborating with the Captain Paul Watson Foundation (International) and other like minded organisations on campaigns for marine wildlife in Europe and across the North Atlantic region.