Ocean Conservation Namibia

Construction hats, or hard hats, are essential safety gear used on construction sites all over the world. You’ll see them in use at building projects, roadwork sites, or even when crews are working near the water on docks and bridges. These hats are designed to protect workers from falling debris and other potential hazards. If one of these construction hats gets lost or accidentally ends up in the ocean, it becomes part of the vast amount of debris that floats out to sea. Seals are naturally playful and inquisitive creatures. When they see an object like a construction hat floating in the water, they can’t resist the urge to explore it, until they might get stuck in it. We all know the inevitable consequences too well by now. #ocn #pollution #plastic #ghostgear #fishing #oceanconservationnamibia #sealrescue

Walvis Bay Community Cleanup! We had 64 helpers of all ages join us for the morning and collected an astonishing 203 bags of trash! This is about 3 tons of rubbish that would have ended up in the ocean! We would like to thank every single person who made the effort to be there. #ocn #cleanup #walvisbay #community #pollution #awareness

Pride Rock at Cape Cross is not as glorious as the one from The Lion King, but we are grateful that the entangled seal showed himself so nicely to the rescue team. It is easy to miss entanglements, especially among the rocks where seals can easily hide. The rocks are slippery and the rescuers need to be on high alert, but they are rewarded with another successful seal rescue. #ocn #pollution #plastic #ghostgear #fishing #oceanconservationnamibia #sealrescue

OCN Patreon Community! Patreon is a huge help in our efforts to continue rescuing seals from pollution and raising awareness of the plastic pollution crisis. We would like to shout out every Patreon supporter. Thank you so much. For those who would like to join: https://ow.ly/pxe550TTi43 #ocn #patreon

Rescuing a giant seal bull is no easy task. These incredible animals are at their prime. When it comes to rescues, the sheer strength and unpredictability of these big animals makes things intense. The big rescue net often barely slows a giant seal down and the rescuers need to be on high alert. The whole team works together to safely restrain the animal and remove a loop of plastic packaging. It's a real team effort and we’re always grateful when it works out. Big alpha males are survivors who have battled many enemies and mastered several challenges in the wild, a discarded piece of plastic should not be their final and lethal enemy. #ocn #pollution #plastic #ghostgear #fishing #oceanconservationnamibia #sealrescue

This seal rescue didn’t take long, but it was one that left a mark on all of us. She had a piece of rope deeply embedded in her neck, causing a severe and painful wound. It was tough to see such a strong, majestic creature in so much pain. We know from experience that seals recover remarkably well, but her entanglement will leave a visible scar for a long time. Hopefully we will spot her again, so we know she is okay. No animal should ever suffer through this. #ocn #pollution #plastic #ghostgear #fishing #oceanconservationnamibia #sealrescue

Another dock seal's life was saved today because of Tony's patience and skills with the sharp rescue hook. He knows he has only one shot and he makes sure he is in the perfect position before he takes his chances. The seals are relaxed and not bothered by his presence at all. A special thank you goes to Emilia from Have-A-Heart. She regularly patrols the same fish factories to look after feral cats in the area. Thanks to the amazing work of Have-A-Heart, many cats have been neutered. They often alert us when they see entangled seals in the area and we appreciate the extra eyes on the ground. #ocn #oceanconservationnamibia #sealrescues #plasticpollution #raisingawareness

Did You Know? This pollution is a global crisis, with far-reaching consequences for wildlife and human health. Plastic debris can harm marine life, disrupt food chains, and contaminate seafood. As individuals, we can make a difference by reducing our reliance on single-use plastics, recycling properly, and supporting sustainable lifestyles. #ocn #plastic #pollution #plasticpollution #ocean #oceanpollution #environment

His fighting spirit and attitude will one day turn him into an alpha seal bull. He does not have a chance against the rescuer, but he won't make it easy for him either. His attitude is unfortunately no match for plastic packaging straps. They indiscriminately kill everything that comes their way. Straps are manufactured to be strong, durable, and to withstand pressure. They are also made from non-biodegradable material. Once plastic packaging straps circulate in the ocean, they can harm and kill multiple times. Most marine animal entanglements happen at sea where nobody sees them. Please help us circulate our rescue videos to raise awareness for this issue! #ocn #oceanconservationnamibia #sealrescues #plasticpollution #raisingawareness

Clean-Up Day Update! If you haven’t already, join our WhatsApp group for updates and more info on this and future events. Link: https://ow.ly/E3ry50TQE72 #ocn #cleanup #walvisbay #plastic #pollution