Buy us a boat: Sussex dolphins need your help!

by Lloyd Gofton in Brighton, , United Kingdom

Buy us a boat: Sussex dolphins need your help!

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Join us in our mission to understand and protect the extraordinary dolphins and porpoises of Sussex by contributing to our research boat.

by Lloyd Gofton in Brighton, , United Kingdom

The Sussex Dolphin Project has dedicated itself to understanding and protecting the dolphins and porpoises in Sussex waters since 2018, but we need your help to navigate toward a brighter future. 

The Sussex coast is incredibly special, and we want to do more to protect it's complex ecosystem, allowing these magnificent creatures to thrive.

But to do this, we need a boat. 

Why a Boat?

Our research is vital to understanding dolphin populations, habitat, and the threats they face. Currently our team is limited in how we can gather crucial data and if we want to carry out boat-based research we have to charter private vessels, which can be incredibly expensive.

With a dedicated research boat, we could:

  • Expand our reach: Cover more of the Sussex coast with extensive surveys, unlocking insights that will shape conservation efforts.
  • Conduct vital research: Monitor dolphin populations and their health, contributing to local and global knowledge on marine wildlife.
  • Campaign for change: Use our research to lobby the government to change environmental policy and protect more of our coastline.

How You Can Help

We want to raise £80,000 to purchase this essential research boat & cover associated costs such as training and mooring fees. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a wave of difference!

Here’s how your support can help:

  • £25 could pay for half an hour of research, allowing us to find out more about these wonderful dolphins
  • £100 could pay for a first aid course to ensure everyone stays safe whilst on board
  • £300 could cover an advanced powerboat training course for a member of the Sussex Dolphin Project team
  • £500 could cover our mooring fees for two months

And, if you or your business donate £1,000 or more and become a pivotal part of our mission, we will honour your generous support with an engraved plaque on the boat.

The Urgency of Now

As climate change and human activities put pressure on our marine ecosystems, the time to act is NOW. Every moment counts for the dolphins that call our waters home. By supporting our Crowdfunder, you are not just funding a vessel; you are investing in the future of marine conservation in Sussex and ensuring that our research can continue.

Join Us on This Voyage

Let’s rally together to protect the dolphins of Sussex. When you donate, you’re not just supporting a project; you’re joining a passionate community of advocates committed to making a difference.

Together, we can ensure that the future of the Sussex Dolphin Project is bright, our oceans are vibrant, and our dolphins are safe.

P.S. Every pound brings us closer to our goal! Share this campaign with your friends and family—together, we can make waves of change!

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