Animals in Disasters
Find out how animals affected by disasters such as flooding and earthquakes (including Haiti) with the WSPA's Animals in Disasters blog
Check out too the IFAW's site on how it helps animals such as those being evacuated from the Philippines' volcano
Become a member!
A great way to understand more about your favourite animal is to become a member of an animal charity.
Examples of charity memberships include the RSPB which give you acces to 100 nature reserves in the UK, plus a free joining gift.
The PDSA, which cares for sick animals whose owners can't afford vets' fees, have memberships for young people. PDSA Memberships are great for young people & children who love animals.
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Marine Conservation Charities |
Marine conservation charities include..
The Marine Conservation Society
Helford Marine Conservation Society, Cornwall
Hebridean Whale & Dolphin Trust pioneers practical, locally-based education and monitoring programmes on cetaceans (whales, dolphins and porpoises) in the Hebrides. Report any sightings you have in the area online to them
Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society - adopt a dolphin
The Shark Trust
Australian Marine Conservation Society
American Cetacean Society
Fox Shark Research Foundation devoted to the study and conservation of the great white shark (Australia)
Info from DEFRA on marine conservation & environment
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Adopt a...
Whale or dolphin from the Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society
Shark from the Shark Trust. My husband was really pleased with the pack which arrived for his birthday)
Beach (yes honestly) with Adopt a Beach
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Go for it - put your hobbies to work for conservation
Project Aware is dedicated to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action. Lots for scuba divers & water enthusiasts to get involved with.
Marine conservation holidays worldwide, in Scotland, the Seychelles, Thailand, Greece, Italy & much more
Expedition searches with Earthwatch Europe, plus lots for whales & dolphins
Eating fish - change your habits to help fish
Check out the MSC's site, Fishonline - find out which fish are from well managed sources; discover which fish you can eat & the fish to avoid, due to over-fishing. Here's a fish purchasing guide
Marine Conservation Alliance promoting sustainable North Pacific marine resources
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Insure your pet AND help animals
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