#seal

The Dutch government can spare money for everything, but the seals?

From DVHN (in Dutch): https://www.dvhn.nl/regio/groningen/het-hogeland/kabinet-sluit-steun-voor-zieltogende-zeehondenopvang-nog-niet-uit/163110348.html

The results of the debate in Tweede Kamer are grim - no party is willing to support WEC in their struggle, claiming that "other facilities in the Netherlands can take care of the seals as well".

The truth is that said "other facilities", while they are more than willing to assist their peers, cannot just take on the WEC's patients as it is way over their capabilities.

Progressief Nederland (PRO)'s Laura Bromet especially has made an egregious and simply inhumane statement that "she doesn't know if it is wise to put money into [WEC]" and that "we can live if they (the seals) can go to other facilities".

This is a complete embarassment and shame on the entire Parliament, especially parties like PRO and PvdD, in whose interest it should be to solidarize with WEC and advocate for them.

There is no "plan B", there is no "other facilities" that can easily just inherit WEC's legacy and operate on their behalf without it taking a toll on their performance and finances.

This only makes our support even more crucial - because if the government is not willing to properly support the cause (and wishy-washy solutions are not an option), it is our duty to protect the animals that still end up getting hurt due to human intervention in their habitat.

Even if it's just 1 euro, it is always 1 euro closer to avoiding a tragedy.

https://stichtingzeehondencentrum.community-fundraising.com/teams/fediverse-for-seals

https://www.zeehondencentrum.nl/en/how-to-help-2/

#seals #seal #zeehonden #animalwelfare #environment #wildlife #animalprotection #netherlands #nederland #SaveWEC #for-the-seals

Tweede Kamer will debate over the future of WEC

@ineskostic.bsky.social , an MP from Partij voor de Dieren (PvdD), announced on their Bluesky that on Thursday (October 15, AKA today) there will be a debate regarding the future of Zeehondencentrum, which can mean a possible intervention by the national government.

I want to urge Dutch citizens who see this to please continue pressuring your politicians into supporting the WEC! The Netherlands is one of the countries obligated to conserve the Wadden Sea and the seals, and a lack of intervention will be seen as nothing more as the ignorance of this country to its own surroundings and zero respect to treaties or laws they signed.

FOR THE SEALS, DO NOT GIVE UP, THERE IS HOPE. WE CAN DO IT!!!

RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:3ad35bxkinwyoxzu2sq5oax4/post/3mxqhlkxtok2u
#zeehonden #seals #seal #wildlife #environment #animalprotection #animalwelfare #netherlands #nederland #SaveWEC #for-the-seals

one more thing: i brought back my neoseal emoji set i made ages ago (think mustve been over a year or something)

while the emojis are free to grab, all money i get from this pack (if any) will be donated to WEC!!

that's one more way to help ​

https://ko-fi.com/s/5aff413f92

#SaveWEC #wildlife #seal #seals #zeehonden #アザラシ #art #emoji

ATTENTION EVERYNYAN

see the context (in dutch): https://www.zeehondencentrum.nl/nieuws/zeehondencentrum-pieterburen-gaat-failliet/

a WEC worker has shared a link to a website where people can put up their own fundraisers for the seal hospital

so i decided to make one on behalf of all of fediverse. because sorry personally i cant stand the government's inaction

https://stichtingzeehondencentrum.community-fundraising.com/teams/fediverse-for-seals

this is just another way you can help them (again, go here: https://www.zeehondencentrum.nl/en/how-to-help-2/ )

whether you're some rando with 5 followers or a fedi microcelebrity with thousands of followers, PLEASE at the very least boost it. i highly encourage you to donate.

hell you know what??? anyone who DMs me proof of donation to WEC (either via fundraiser or via their website) will get a silly seal doodle. dont expect a full blown artwork but if getting a silly doodle is rewarding enough, POKEMON GO TO THE FUNDRAISER PAGES!!!!

please boost this even if youre otherwise a purely tech account or a news account MAKE THIS SHIT VIRAL. MAKE IT GO OUTSIDE OF FEDI.

#wildlife #seal #seals #アザラシ #zeehonden #animalprotection #mutualaid #saveWEC

Redwood National and State Parks (current conditions along the coast). Learn more at https://www.nps.gov/redw/index.htm and https://www.nps.gov/redw/planyourvisit/wildlife-viewing.htm and #nps #nationalparks #publiclands #photography #landscapephotography #forest #trees Image credit Kurt Angersbach / Westernlabs #color #cawx #redwoods #ocean #summer #bird #birds #interpretation #whale #osprey #seal #waves

[Bikepacking Denmark, Pt. 11] Day 6 was destined to be both the highlight of the trip and the biggest letdown.

At first, though, the day started off sunny, and I spontaneously decided to ride right along the beach instead of taking the planned route. There, I saw a small seal in the wild up close for the first time. At first, it just stared at me, but then I must have seemed scary to it, so it crawled into the water and swam away. I named it William. Robbie William.

After that, I continued toward Skagen, mostly on very nice bike paths and trails. The last sight along the way was the “sand-covered church,” of which only the tower remains.

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#bikepacking #denmark #northsea #beach #seal #forest #tent #camping #bikepacking #gravelcycling #gravel #gravelbike #veloheld #photography #naturephotography

🦭 It's been a while since I shared some silly seal photos!

Along with exploring abandoned buildings, I also volunteer as part of a UK-wide network protecting and rescuing seals.

Taken with a zoom lens; always keep a good distance. Seals come ashore to rest.and digest, never force them into the sea!

📞 In the UK and see a seal that needs some support? Call the BDMLR hotline 01825 765546

#Seals #WildlifePhotography #Photography #Cute #CuteAnimals #Seal #Wildlife