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Conservation Programmes

Conservation and Education – because the future matters!

Our conservation and education projects are very important to us, as we want future generations to be able to continue to experience and enjoy the magical world of the sea. You can learn about all our education and sustainability programmes below.

You can read our Conservation Statement here.

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    Nature SAFE'S goal is to save animals from extinction.

  • Punta San Juan Program

    Help us to protect Humboldt penguins in the wild

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    Marine Conservation Society

    Get involved with our monthly beach cleans!

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    Shark Trust

    Shark Trust aims to safeguard the future of sharks and rays through positive change. 

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    Adopt a penguin!

    Adopt a penguin at the Oceanarium and contribute to our conservation efforts!

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    Two Minute Foundation

    Daily beach cleans available. We provide the litter pickers, you help us tackle beach litter!

  • Share Savvy Campaign

    Aims to stop the glamorization of exotic pets and wildlife encounters on social media that fuel the illegal trade and harm animals.

  • Protecting Dorset's wildlife and wild places.

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    To give a voice to the UK's amphibians and reptiles - saving species, improving habitats and enhancing lives in the process.

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    Butterfly Conservation

    Butterfly Conservation's vision as a charity is a world where butterflies and moths thrive and can be enjoyed by everyone, forever.

Sign up to our monthly beach cleans!

Sign up to our monthly beach cleans!