Seal Rescue Ireland
Courtown Harbour, Co. Wexford, Ireland
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Founded in 2010, Seal Rescue Ireland is a charity based in Courtown Harbour, Ireland working on animal welfare, nature & wildlife conservation, environment & climate +1 more.
Seal Rescue Ireland is a registered charity that rescues, rehabilitates and releases sick, injured and orphaned seals. Founded in 2010 in Dingle, Co Kerry as Dingle Wildlife and Seal Sanctuary, it moved to Courtown Harbour, Co Wexford in 2014 after a storm damaged its original facility. It runs a 24-hour rescue line supported by a volunteer network covering about 3,100 km of coastline, a seal hospital, and a visitor centre. It also runs education, community engagement and research programmes promoting ocean conservation and marine habitat protection, and offers adoption and membership schemes.
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Adopt a Seal Pup
Animal welfare · Ireland
Lets supporters adopt a rescued seal pup, including from abroad, and follow its rehabilitation.
Virtual Education Series
Education · Ireland
Online education video series with accompanying workbooks and projects on seal ecology and marine threats.
Rescuer for a Day and Seal Feed and Enrichment Experiences
Animal welfare · Ireland
Behind-the-scenes visitor experiences at the Seal Hospital, including feeding and caring for seal pups.
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