Save our Seals – Ocean Conservation Namibia

Fundraising campaign by Naude Dreyer
  • US$13,938
    Donated So Far

The campaign owner has stopped the page from accepting further donations. Please contact them if you'd still like to donate

Help this ongoing fundraising campaign by making a donation and spreading the word.
Show more
Show less

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

Donors

  • virginia uybungco
  • Donated on Aug 06, 2022
$25.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jul 19, 2022
$10.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Sep 14, 2021
$75.00

No updates for this campaign just yet

Donors & Comments

287 donors
  • virginia uybungco
  • Donated on Aug 06, 2022
$25.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Jul 19, 2022
$10.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Sep 14, 2021
$75.00
  • Guest
  • Donated on Apr 24, 2021
$75.00
  • 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!

$72.00
  • Cecilia Arenas
  • Donated on Apr 23, 2021
  • Love what you do, keep the good work!

$15.00
  • B davs
  • Donated on Apr 23, 2021
$20.00
  • 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

$10.00
  • DrTungs Products Inc Marsha and Cyndi Eaken
  • Donated on Apr 22, 2021
  • We are so touched by your work and your care!

$2000.00
  • Anonymous
  • Donated on Apr 22, 2021
  • Keep up the great work guys - I love your videos !!!!

Amount Hidden
Show more donors

Followers

77 followers
C Taylor
Khadijah Ebrahim
Jessica Fanning
Chenoa Lyons
Lulu Hermans
Shiksha Ranjan
Dorothy Pedersen
YUEN YUET CHAN
Corbett j Anderson
Gabriella Ferreira
Show more Followers
US$13,938
Donated So Far

No more donations are being accepted at this time. Please contact the campaign owner if you would like to discuss further funding opportunities

Help this ongoing fundraising campaign by making a donation and spreading the word.

Not Ready to Donate?

Did you know a 10 second Facebook share raises an average of $25?

Share on Facebook