Ocean Conservation Namibia

Rescue of the Month – #855 & #856 for 2025!

We were at a loss for words when we first spotted these three seals entangled together.

Unfortunately, one of the seals was already deceased, but the other two were still alive. Without our intervention, this would've been tragic.

This is not an accident! It was foreseeable and could have been prevented by reasonable action that was not taken. This is negligence!

The video will be out soon! Stay Tuned!

#ocn #ocnrescueofthemonth #plasticpollution #plastic #animalrescue #animal

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Ocean Conservation Namibia

We have rescued 949 Cape fur seals so far this year, officially having our best/worse year ever.

We have surpassed 2021 (606), 2022 (687), 2023 (871) and 2024 (793) and are now in uncharted territory.

This month, we had 120 rescues, 3 sightings and 1 confirmed escape, compared to 146 rescues, 2 sightings and 3 escapes in September 2024, 146 rescues, 5 sightings and 3 escapes in September 2023, 107 rescues, 2 sightings and 6 escapes in September 2022 and 92 rescues, 10 sightings and 7 escapes in September 2021.

This month’s rescues took place at Pelican Point (99), Cape Cross (12), Sandwich Harbour (8) and Swakopmund (1).

Our top 3 entanglements for 2025 are recreational fishing lines (228, +11 this month), packaging straps (205, +30 this month) and commercial fishing lines (160, +22 this month).

#ocn #ocnstats #sealrescues #plasticpollution #ghostgear #animal #animalrescue

3 days ago | [YT] | 2,307

Ocean Conservation Namibia

Rescue Patrol Update...

Today, the OCN rescue crew went on a rescue patrol at Pelican Point. Unfortunately, we missed one, but managed to rescue a total of 9 other entangled Cape fur seals from entanglements.

#ocn #oceanconservation #sealrescues #plasticpollution #raisingawareness

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5 days ago | [YT] | 1,612

Ocean Conservation Namibia

King's Baton Relay Highlights

The OCN team was invited to be part of the planning committee of the King's Baton Relay activities that took place on the 25th of September 2025 with the them of "Ocean Conservation."

We took charge in educating the students and invited guests about the ocean and it's importance. We advocate for sustainability and ocean health, and we will continue spreading our message to inform and encourage more environmental advocates. Especially among our youth.

#ocn #oceanconservation #commonwealth #environment #awareness #pollution #athletics #youth #education

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1 week ago | [YT] | 1,156

Ocean Conservation Namibia

Pilchard Quotas Could Push Penguins Closer to Extinction!

The Namibian government has approved a new 10,000-tonne pilchard quota, despite years of scientific warnings that pilchard stocks are dangerously low and still recovering.

According to experts interviewed in a recent @thenamibiannewspaper
article, this decision could accelerate the decline of the African Penguin, Cape Cormorant, and other marine species that depend on pilchards (sardines) as their primary food source.

Read the full article: www.namibian.com.na/pilchard-quotas-could-sink-sea…

1 week ago | [YT] | 1,220

Ocean Conservation Namibia

Rescue Patrol Update...

Today, the OCN rescue crew went on a rescue patrol at Pelican Point. We rescued a total of 8 entangled Cape fur seals from entanglements.

#ocn #oceanconservation #sealrescues #plasticpollution #raisingawareness

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2 weeks ago | [YT] | 1,809

Ocean Conservation Namibia

Sutainable Fisheries Seminar

Yesterday, the OCN team was invited to attend the SOAM main seminar focusing on Sustainable Fisheries & Aquaculture Management.

Fish farming is a very hot topic at the moment in Namibia. We appreciate being part of such events to share our view on certain developments and continue to advocate for sustainability.

We understand that such initiatives can bring benefits. However, it's always important to look at both sides of the coin and understand the potential concerns as well. This way, we can make sure to tread carefully.

Today's youth are the leaders of tomorrow and it gives us hope for the future to see them spearheading such initiatives.

#ocn #seminar @oceanconservation #aquaculture #sustainability #awareness #outreach #youthaction #earth

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 868

Ocean Conservation Namibia

Our AUGUST Newsletter is out!

If you haven't subscribed yet, please click on the link below:

ocnamibia.org/so/30PakoBK7?languageTag=en&cid=daf1…

#ocn #plastic #sealrescue

3 weeks ago | [YT] | 2,016

Ocean Conservation Namibia

School Group Visit...

Yesterday, we had a group of about 55 teachers and learners from the Dr Sydney Memorial College visit us for an educational tour of the Walvis Bay Lagoon.

We had a great time teaching the learners about the ocean, its importance, and the different marine life within it.

Education and awareness is the first step in bringing attention to the crisis our oceans face and grooming future ocean conservation advocates.

#ocn #conservation #schoolvisit #tour #lagoon #walvisbay #ocean #awareness #education #pollution

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3 weeks ago | [YT] | 939

Ocean Conservation Namibia

This year, we have officially rescued more Cape fur seals than ever before.

While it may sound like a success, this milestone is a somber reflection of a larger crisis: marine pollution. With months still left in the year, the weight of this number is heavy.

For each rescue you see us post, there are countless others that we will never reach.

Our work saving these seals is only the last step. The real solution starts with preventing the entanglements in the first place.

Help us fight this problem at its source.

#ocn #stats #pollution #animalrescue #sealrescue #awareness #ocean #conservation

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