Brisbane | Sea Shepherd Ocean Defence Tour 2026

🌊☕ BRISBANE – JOIN US FOR BRUNCH WITH THE FRONTLINE DEFENDERS OF OUR OCEANS ☕🌊

Time is running out for octopuses in the Mediterranean, where illegal fishing is decimating their populations. In Greece, a passionate frontline led by Sea Shepherd Global, is fighting back! Working alongside local fishermen, scientists, and authorities, they haul thousands of illegal traps from the sea providing what may be the last stand for octopuses in the region. With every life saved, a fragile hope remains.

Sea Shepherd Brisbane invites you to a special Ocean Defence Tour event at the New Farm Bowls Club.

Be among the first and only audience in QLD to experience the exclusive premiere of BeforeThe Last Octopus, Sea Shepherd's powerful new documentary uncovering the story behind the Octopus Campaign and the fight to protect the most vulnerable marine ecosystems. This one-night-only screening is available exclusively at Ocean Defence Tour 2026.

This one-day time-only screening is available exclusively at Ocean Defence Tour 2026.

Spend the morning with Dirk Holman, Sea Shepherd Australia's Threatened Species Researcher and Sea Lion Campaign Leader, as they share powerful stories from the frontlines of marine conservation.

Hear firsthand about Sea Shepherd's campaigns, the challenges facing our oceans, and the work being done to protect marine wildlife both here in Australia and around the world.

📅 Sunday 27th September 2026
📍 New Farm Bowls Club
⏰ 11:00am – 3:00pm

Enjoy a relaxed brunch, connect with fellow ocean advocates, ask questions, and gain unique insights into the campaigns making a real difference for our oceans.

This is a family-friendly event, and we welcome ocean lovers of all ages to join us for this inspiring and educational day.

Every ticket helps support Sea Shepherd's mission to defend, conserve and protect our oceans.

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Dirk Holman

Dirk Holman is Sea Shepherd Australia's Threatened Species Researcher and Campaign Lead for the Australian Sea Lion Campaign. A marine scientist and conservationist, Dirk works at the intersection of research, advocacy and frontline conservation, focusing on the protection and recovery of some of Australia's most vulnerable marine species.

His work includes monitoring threatened marine wildlife populations, conducting field research, and collaborating with government agencies, scientists and community groups to address key conservation challenges facing Australia's oceans. Dirk has played a leading role in Sea Shepherd Australia's efforts to protect the endangered Australian sea lion, a species facing ongoing threats from fishing interactions, habitat degradation and marine pollution.

Passionate about evidence-based conservation, Dirk combines scientific research with public outreach and education to raise awareness of the issues impacting marine ecosystems. Through his work with Sea Shepherd, he helps drive campaigns that deliver practical conservation outcomes while inspiring communities to become active participants in protecting Australia's unique marine wildlife.

Time is running out for octopuses in the Mediterranean, where illegal fishing is decimating their populations. In Greece, a passionate frontline led by Sea Shepherd Global, is fighting back! Working alongside local fishermen, scientists, and authorities, they haul thousands of illegal traps from the sea providing what may be the last stand for octopuses in the region. With every life saved, a fragile hope remains.