New Group To Help Protect Whales

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New group to help protect whales

 

 

By Fiona McIlwaine Biggins

 

09 February 2005

Northern Ireland's first conservation society for the

protection of whales and

dolphins is 'taking the plunge' in the hope of

increasing local support for the

worldwide society, and raising awareness of the plight

of these gentle

creatures.

 

The first local action group for the Whale and Dolphin

Conservation Society is

forming in Northern Ireland and an information evening

will be held on February

16, at 7pm, in Ballynafeigh Community House, Ormeau

Road, Belfast.

 

The WDCS is the global voice for the protection of

cetaceans - whales, dolphins

and porpoises - and their environment.

 

Their aim is to reduce and ultimately eliminate the

continuing threats to

cetaceans and their habitats and to raise awareness

the need to protect them in

their natural environment.

 

The local group's objectives will be to campaign

locally; organise local events;

participate in nationally organised events, such as

sponsored walks; give public

talks and distribute leaflets and collection tins.

 

Local spokesman Steve Ramsey said: " If you are

interested in whales and

dolphins, would like to help in their protection and

have some time to give,

please come along to this event and register. "

 

Mr Ramsey can contacted at shadowrider125@h... or on

07796 901780.

 

For more information on the Whale and Dolphin

Conservation Society visit

www.WDCS.org.

 

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/story.jsp?story=609318

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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