Wine is more than just wine. It’s a product of the earth, a benefactor (or sometimes victim) of Mother Nature and her temperament – not to mention man’s interventions. Oceans and their water are one such critical lifeline to the vine. That’s why JamesSuckling. com promotes, supports and contributes to Sea Shepherd, the eco-conservation group focused on protecting the ocean, particularly whales and other sea mammals.
Sea Shepherd surveys the waters, collects illegal gill nets, and reports poaching activities. We contributed to a special project in the Sea of Cortez in Mexico to save the Vaquita, the smallest porpoise in the world whose numbers have diminished to only 40 or so. They are the most endangered sea mammal on the planet. These small, beautiful creatures, often called the panda of the sea, are unique to these waters, and despite the Mexican government establishing a sea refuge for them, poachers continue to kill these animals in illegal fisherman's nets. JamesSuckling.com donated enough money to keep Sea Shepherd up and running in the Sea of Cortez for more than a month.
The conservation of the Vaquita is important to me—and not just because of my love for wine. I remember as a young boy traveling each year to the Sea of Cortez with my late grandfather. We would drive down from Los Angeles during Spring break and camp for a few weeks to fish with locals. Many times, I spotted these friendly Vaquita swimming a short distance from the shore. It’s hard to believe that they’re almost extinct. I hope we can help them and that you will consider joining me.
JamesSuckling.com donates 100 percent of the proceeds of all event trade tickets in the United States to the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society. They are an international non-profit, marine wildlife conservation organization focused on protecting the ocean. JamesSuckling.com supports, promotes and contributes to Sea Shepherd as we know how important the world of wine is to the environment.
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