{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8a6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Native Seals & Why a lot need Rescuing - Melanie, Seal Rescue Ireland","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/5fea6e9433e50d289b18005a/5fea6e9d3d4a2c29b228f8a6.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>I had the absolute pleasure of visiting<a href='http://www.sealrescueireland.org/'> Seal Rescue Ireland</a> in Courtown to interview Melanie. Her extensive knowledge of conservation made this a really enjoyable educational episode, although sometimes very saddening due to how Seals are suffering at the hands of humans. Have a listen, share it around and be the eyes and ears of SRI when you're out along the coast.</p>\n<p>We covered:</p>\n<ul><li>Melanie's background before coming to work for <a href='http://www.sealrescueireland.org/'>Seal Rescue Ireland</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='http://www.sealrescueireland.org/seal-facts'>Facts about the seals</a> that are native to Ireland and how their populations have fared over the years.</li>\n<li>Why SRI end up needing to rehabilitate seals.</li>\n<li>How pollutants end up in the sea and what we can do to stop them.</li>\n<li>The importance planting trees, particularly Riparian buffers, has on the health of the sea.</li>\n<li>The relationship between seal conservationists and the fishing industry.</li>\n<li>The benefits of Eco-Tourism.</li>\n<li>How SRI rehabilitate their seals and releases them.</li>\n</ul><p>What to do if you see a seal on the beach:</p>\n<ul><li>Stay at least 100 metres away.</li>\n<li>Call SRI's hotline number: +353(0)87 1955393.</li>\n<li>Keep your dog on a short lead.</li>\n<li>Do NOT approach the seal or try drag it into the sea!</li>\n</ul><p><a href='http://www.sealrescueireland.org/adopt-a-seal'>Adopt a Seal here</a>. Your adoption certificate will be e-mailed to you as well as regular updates!</p>\n<p>Mentioned in Intro:</p>\n<ul><li><a href='https://www.instagram.com/climatequeenspodcast/'>Climate Queens Ireland</a>.</li>\n<li><a href='https://www.fridaysforfuture.ie/'>Fridays for Future Ireland.</a></li>\n<li><a href='https://extinctionrebellionireland.com/'>Extinction Rebellion Ireland</a> and <a href='https://www.facebook.com/events/732995130489706/'>Rebellion Week (7th-13th October)</a>.</li>\n</ul>","author_name":"Ceara Carney "}