Friday, 11 Apr, 2025
Fit for the Ocean is a two-week fitness challenge designed to raise funds and awareness for Sea Shepherd's campaigns to protect marine wildlife. The challenge runs from May 26th to June 26th, 2025. Participants can sign up at any time, set a fundraising goal, and choose from a variety of activities such as running, biking, swimming, or kayaking.
Joining is easy! Register at Sea Shepherd's Fit for the Ocean page, create your fundraising page, and then spread the word via social media.
Simply track your progress using the Kommot app (optional) and follow Sea Shepherd, and don’t forget to tag Sea Shepherd upon completion of each activity.
No, participating in the Fit for the Ocean Challenge is completely free.
Yes, but you get to decide the amount you’d like to raise. Every participant who creates a fundraising page is also entered into a prize draw.
Share your fundraiser, progress and results far and wide to make the biggest impact, being sure to use the tag #fitfortheocean on Instagram so you can be entered into the prize drawings
You can set your own goals in kilometers, miles, days, etc. For example:
- Bike 40 kms
- Swim 10 miles
- Surf every day for 10 days
You can complete these distances at your own pace throughout the event period.
Fit for the Ocean can be participated from anywhere! Just track your activity using the Kommot app and tag Sea Shepherd to show your participation.
Absolutely! You can create a team when you sign up on our fundraising page. Gather friends or colleagues to join you in making a bigger impact.
We offer a variety of exciting prizes, stay tuned to our Instagram channel we will announce the prizes every 4-5 days.
To win you have to tag #fitfortheocean and share your fundraiser profile.
After you create your fundraising page, you'll receive an email with a unique link. Share this link with friends and family to gather donations.
Donations can be made through your unique fundraising page via multiple secure payment options.
No, Fit for the Ocean is all about fun and making a positive impact. It’s a chance to enjoy the outdoors and support a great cause at your own pace.
Share your journey by tagging us on social media using #FitForTheOcean and #SeaShepherd. You can also send your pictures to chris@seashepherdglobal.org
You’ll be logging your activities using the Komoot tracking app (optional). Once you’ve signed up on the Kamoot app, follow Sea Shepherd. Then before each activity, select your task – Run, Bike, or Other (for Swim and Kayak) – and tag Sea Shepherd once you have completed the task.
You can track your distance day by day instead of all at once—just make sure to save your progress and tag Sea Shepherd each time.
Don’t hesitate to contact us! chris@seashepherdglobal.org