The Environment Agency

The principle aim of the Environment Agency is to take an integrated approach to management. "To protect or enhance the environment, taken as a whole, in order to play its part in attaining the objective of sustaining development" The Environment Act 1995.

Find out more about the diverse projects that you can get involved with by visiting www.environment-agency.gov.uk

Greenpeace

One of the UK's leading environmental action groups - lots of campaigns to get involved with and your chance to join on-line! Discover green activities and news of UK campaigns, plus links to international groups and subscription details at www.greenpeace.co.uk

World Wildlife Fund

In four decades, WWF has become the world's largest and most respected independent conservation organisation, with 27 National Organisations (NOs) active in 96 countries. It has almost five million supporters on five continents, who raise money and take action to tackle issues from the survival of species and habitats to climate change, sustainable business and environmental education. Since 1985, WWF has invested over US$1 billion in more than 11,000 projects in 130 countries. Get involved with the WWF's Oceans Recovery Programme today!!

WWF was launched on 23 November 1961, and WWF-UK was the first National Organisation in the WWF International network. Today, we have offices in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

The mission of WWF is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature, by:

conserving the world's biological diversity
ensuring that the use of renewable resources is sustainable
promoting the reduction of pollution and wasteful consumption

More details are available at www.wwf.org.uk

Shark Trust

Established in 1997, the Shark Trust promotes the study, management and conservation of sharks, skates and rays.

The Trust aims to join forces with other groups concerned with shark, skate and ray conservation issues. These include commercial fisherman, recreational sea anglers, divers, yachtsmen, and all those who want to ensure the future survival of these fascinating but threatened animals.

Visit Shark Trust for more information

Marine Conservation Society

Created to protect and and promote the UKs marine-life, wildlife and environment.

The Marine Conservation Society is the UK's national charity dedicated to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. It does not receive any direct government funding for its work so the financial support of members, donors and fund-raising supporters is a vital component in raising the necessary cash to enable MCS to work on a very wide range of threats facing the marine environment and its wildlife.
Visit the web site at www.mcsuk.org/

Dorset Wildlife Trust

The DWT was founded in 1961 to protect the wild life and natural habitats of the county. Our founders' efforts to conserve the unspoilt beauty of the county attracted wide ranging support, and the Trust, a registered charity, now has over 9,000 members.

The Trust's main activity is to acquire and manage nature reserves for the benefit of the wildlife of Dorset. We have 40 established reserves, ranging from a tiny island in the river Stour to our most recent acquisition, Upton Heath.

www.wildlifetrust.org.uk/dorset

The Hepertological Conservation Trust

www.herpconstrust.org.uk

Froglife

www.froglife.org

Whale & Dolphin Conservation Society

www.wdcs.org

The Seahorse Trust

www.theseahorsetrust.co.uk

PARQUES REUNIDOS

The Oceanarium is part of the Parques Reunidos Group. Parques Reunidos is the second largest operator of leisure parks in Europe, with 61 parks in five existing segments (theme or amusement parks, nature and animal parks, water parks, family entertainment centres and cable cars), with a strong presence in Spain, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Argentina and USA. In the UK, Parques Reunidos owns and operates the Oceanarium, Lakes Aquarium and Blackpool Zoo.

http://www.parquesreunidos.com/

LAKES AQUARIUM

The Lakes Aquarium is the Oceanarium’s sister attraction, and is located overlooking Lake Windermere in Cumbria.

Redeveloped and re-launched in 2008, the Lakes Aquarium is home to cheeky marmoset monkeys, a host of colourful fish as well as everyone’s favourites, two Asian short-clawed otters.

www.lakesaquarium.co.uk

BLACKPOOL ZOO

Also owned by Parques Reunidos, just two miles from the famous sea-front, the multi-AWARD WINNING Blackpool Zoo provides a home to over 1,500 animals from all over the world. The Zoo provides new standards of animal care and aims to provide a stimulating, informative and enjoyable experience that demonstrates its role in the conservation of endangered species.

www.blackpoolzoo.org.uk

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