Operation Death Valley

Launching soon led by CPWF Ireland, this urgent campaign will focus on investigating the rising number of unexplained seal and dolphin deaths along Ireland’s coastline. From remote beaches to busy fishing waters, we’re seeing a disturbing increase in marine casualties — many showing signs of trauma, entanglement, or neglect.

Our team will document and expose the impact of unregulated industrial fishing, pollution, and habitat loss on Ireland’s vulnerable marine species. Ireland once celebrated iconic individuals like Fungie the dolphin, but today, countless dolphins and seals suffer — and die — largely unnoticed.

Operation Death Valley aims to bring these tragedies to light, demand accountability, and drive meaningful change to protect Ireland’s marine life before it’s too late.