The Lewis Pugh Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with SwimTrek, the world’s leading open water swimming company.

On 26 May, Lewis officially completed The Shark Swim, a 58-mile swim around the island of Martha’s Vineyard to change the story on sharks.

Lewis Pugh began his swim around Martha’s Vineyard today, where scenes from the movie Jaws were filmed 50 years ago.

Our founder Lewis Pugh has been honored in the inaugural National Geographic 33 – a distinguished list that recognizes 33 global changemakers leading the way in protecting our planet and its future.

LPF celebrates SANCCOB’s hard-fought victory to protect the critically endangered African penguin as the South African government bans commercial fishing around six key African penguin breeding colonies.

In the icy waters of Antarctica, a battle for krill is unfolding – one that could determine the future of one of the world’s most biodiverse ecosystems. As humpback and fin whales make their hard-fought return from the brink of extinction, they find themselves in an unexpected struggle: the krill they rely on for survival is being harvested at an alarming rate, while fishing boats spy on their movements to track and steal their food.

“A ‘glacial pace’ once meant slow and steady But there's nothing slow about the changes I've seen.” This was our founder Lewis Pugh’s reaction to the rapid retreat of glaciers he’s witnessed over 30 years of swimming in icy waters. This year, world bodies are taking global action against the loss of vital ice.

Women in science have been making waves for years. From kelp forests to coral reefs, our Champions Community includes incredible women driving breakthroughs, protecting ecosystems, and reshaping the future of conservation. In honour of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we’re highlighting 22 trailblazers whose work embodies the spirit of the day. Read their stories, celebrate their impact, and be inspired!

Water is life, but over 90% of England’s freshwater habitats are blighted by agricultural pollution, excessive water withdrawal, and raw sewage. In protest, thousands mobilised for the ‘March for Clean Water’ in London on November 3rd, calling on the UK government to “stop poisoning Britain’s water.” LPF was there to witness the energy firsthand, and it was truly inspiring!