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Creation of a European network of sanctuaries for marine mammals

We have been looking for the perfect place for 8 years!


Today, this rare place is available on the shores of the Mediterranean on the Costa Blanca!

This will be the first of the network....

We need support.


  • This purchase means that the first refuge for marine mammals is realized.
  • That means that captive mammals should not be sent to Chinese parks.
  • That will allow us to work on research and educational projects, to protect wild marine species and to do a lot of actions.

Donations are tax deductible

And we hope you will soon visit this place to visualize the gesture you have made :)


A Finding


The proposed law provides for the end of the captivity of wild species used for commercial purposes, and provides for the creation of "refuges" or "sanctuaries" to provide care or accommodate animals whose owners separate. With nearly 300 dolphins in European facilities, 75% of which were born in captivity, transition centers for which Cetasea presents a realistic concept are essential.


Our plan guarantees a future for captive marine mammals that will be studied and considered for each individual, on a case-by-case basis by marine mammal professionals and specialized veterinarians. The living environment proposed by the Cetasea project is adequate and conducive to the well-being of the species.

CITIZEN to the solution!


Cetasea aims to create a network of sanctuaries/refuges for marine mammals.


  • Like other refuges/sanctuaries, they will not replace zoos but will provide a solution to overcrowding, closing structures and stranded animals that can be saved...


  • Like sanctuaries/sanctuaries for terrestrial animals and birds, they can be closed or in semi-freedom. It will depend on the case, the health of the animals….


  • The reception may be temporary if another place is more suitable for the animal. It will be possible to send an individual from a closed center to a semi-natural environment. The animals will be followed by veterinarians and trainers.


The conservation project will be interesting and active in this sense. Our facilities will work with existing parks to advance conservation and wellness work.


France is one of the only countries to be surrounded by two seas and one ocean, so it is interesting to create several centers. Note that in Holland, they are building the 5th center, while there is already a large marine park in addition that already hosts marine mammals) and yet their coast is very small….And everything works!


We are located in the heart of Europe which is home to many zoos and circuses. Europe is the victim of many strandings. It is useful to create a European network. This is what we are proposing with our European plan. We could welcome seals in distress, relieve suffering wild dolphins, even if we can only save a small percentage!


Our refuges/sanctuaries will also have research projects, the conservation project which was established by a Doctor of Biology specialist in dolphins and above all an educational program,we protect what we know.
We must put our protection plan for marine mammals on the same footing as for other species (terrestrial and birds).


Cetasea brings together scientists, veterinarians experienced in the care of marine mammals and also committed caregivers.


We also have good partners, unity is strength!


Dolphins are real ecological sentinels of the health of ecosystems...

Protecting them means protecting all species, protecting us!


Cetasea is a recognized association of general interest, this should not remain just a name but a real commitment!


ACTIONS ALREADY

LEAD BY

CETASEA

  • Raising awareness of the protection of marine biodiversity
  • Beach and Forest Cleanups
  • Events on the themes of species protection, creation of the Cetasea Festival
  • Educational activities in schools, leisure centers and media libraries
  • La séquère concert in Seignosse (for the benefit of cetasea)
  • Awareness stands (Bordeaux, Antwerp, Liège, Seignosse, Hossegor, Vieux-boucau, Sanguinet, Brussels, Ghent).
  • Surf'n Yoga activities in Hossegor

Jean-Marc BARR


ο»ΏSponsor of the association


With "le Grand Bleu", Jean-Marc Barr's life changed dramatically, first thanks to his role but also by his knowledge of the sea. He continued as a freediver and sounded the alarm because t is high time to take care of our oceans and the species that live there.

Half of the oxygen in the atmosphere comes from the oceans thanks to phytoplankton.

The dolphin, with its smile and friendly air, is the ambassador of marine animals, it plays a role in marine ecosystems. A great honor for Cetasea!

OUR TEAM

Frederique Gilbert

Founder and Director CETASEA

William Bogaert

President

AnnEMie CARLIER

Assistant Secretary. Responsible for marine mammals at the Zoological Garden of Antwerp (Belgium)ο»Ώ

stella villaNUEVA

Experienced marine mammal veterinarian

BENJAMIN SCHULZ

Doctor of Biology

OUR AMBASSADORS

Pierre Gay

Managing Director of the Doué-la-Fontaine Bioparc and the Sables d'Olonne Zoo

Veronique SERVAIS

Researcher and Professorat the University of Liege.

Fabrice GUERIN

Nature and environment photographer

Tom FRAGER

Former pro surfer and singer-songwriter

Remi BERTOCHE

Surfer and painter

CARINE POLEVIAK

Geologist oceanographer and founder NEO MANAGEMENT

Support us

Cetasea is a young association law 1901 recognized of general interest founded in 2015

We intervene on the issue of the protection of marine species.ο»Ώ

Cetasea brings together around twenty scientists, trainers and conservation professionals who see the need to create a rehabilitation center in France to accommodate animals in distress. Our experience makes us want to make people aware of the animal cause and the environment, but for that we need your support.

BY MAKING A DONATION

Your donation will help fund our Marine Life Center

BY JOINING CETASEA

Why join Cetasea? To advance in the well-being of marine mammals. What will I receive in return? A sticker of the association, information on the progress of the project and the annual invitation to participate in the general assembly.www.cetasea.eu

OUR PARTNERS

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