Pets Corner aids vital research of whales and dolphins
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Ethical retailer Pets Corner has donated over £700 to the charity ORCA to help conserve and protect whales and dolphins’ habitats in UK seas.
The funds from the family owned pet retailer, which donates 4% of its annual profits to charity each year and is a keen advocate of animal welfare, will be invested in a new state of the art tablet GPS tracker and identification software.
The enhanced equipment will enable researchers to accurately monitor and record species sightings – something that is crucial to maintaining habitats and creating safer environments for whales, dolphins and cetaceans.
ORCA’s volunteer teams work on board ferries and cruise ships in European waters to conduct monthly scientific surveys on species’ activities as well as running educational talks for passengers on deck.
Sally Hamilton, Director at ORCA, said: “We are all incredibly proud of ORCA and the volunteers. ORCA is a small, but significant charity – our work helps the UK government to identify important areas for whales and dolphins and informs their decision making for marine protected area designation as well as their conservation status.
“Through the generous support of companies, like Pets Corner, we have been able to create a national volunteer network of trained marine mammal surveyors. It is their commitment that ensures our whales, dolphins and cetaceans can be protected for future generations.”
Dean Richmond, Managing Director at Pets Corner, added: “It is an absolute pleasure to support the team at ORCA and contribute to the vital work they do for these beautiful and fascinating creatures. We hope our donation will help make a big difference to the research they carry out.”
To find out more or to make a donation to ORCA visit www.orcaweb.org.uk
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