Save our Seals – Ocean Conservation Namibia
Fundraising campaign by
Naude Dreyer
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US$13,938Donated So Far
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Campaign Story
Seal entanglement is a massive problem on Namibia's coastline. A very active fishing industry and 1.5 million Cape Fur Seal are competing for the same fish. Seals are naturally playful and curious, and they often end up playing with plastic rubbish and ocean pollution such as fishing line, fishing net, packing strap, plastic bags or any other item that made it's way into the ocean.
Once entangled, seals cannot help themselves. As they grow, the entanglement will tighten around the seal's neck, flipper or mouth, leading inevitably to its gruesome death. All seal entanglements are caused by human negligence. In 2019, Naude Dreyer and his associates freed more than 150 seals in the area around Pelican Point.
Ocean Conservation Namibia (OCN) is a Non-Profit Organisation founded by Naude and Katja Dreyer in Walvis Bay, Namibia. It is their mission to catch, disentangle and to release as many seals as possible. In 2020, Ocean Conservation Namibia has caught and released over 600 seals in 2020 alone.
OCN relies entirely on private donations. There is no government funding available in Namibia, and all expenses for rescues have to be covered through generous people such as you. With your help and ongoing support, we can continue to patrol our beaches and find seals in need, before they get seriously injured.
THANK YOU
Organizer
- Naude Dreyer
- Campaign Owner
- Dover, US
Donors
- virginia uybungco
- Donated on Aug 06, 2022
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 19, 2022
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 14, 2021
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Donors & Comments
- virginia uybungco
- Donated on Aug 06, 2022
- Anonymous
- Donated on Jul 19, 2022
- Anonymous
- Donated on Sep 14, 2021
- Guest
- Donated on Apr 24, 2021
- Debra Soshoux
- Donated on Apr 23, 2021
When I watch your videos I feel I'm right there with you, running, catching the seals, and cutting them free. Thank you!
- Cecilia Arenas
- Donated on Apr 23, 2021
Love what you do, keep the good work!
- B davs
- Donated on Apr 23, 2021
- Anonymous
- Donated on Apr 23, 2021
I found OCN videos on YouTube. The scenes horrified and broke my heart; while simultaneously giving me hope. It is too easy to disregard our negligence when the consequences swim away from view. Together we can undo some the damage caused by unthinking humans. Thank you for all of your compassionate work
- DrTungs Products Inc Marsha and Cyndi Eaken
- Donated on Apr 22, 2021
We are so touched by your work and your care!
- Anonymous
- Donated on Apr 22, 2021
Keep up the great work guys - I love your videos !!!!