British Divers Marine Life Rescue

Common (harbour) seal pupping season

Last year we responded to rescues for 255 common seal pups and juveniles needing our help. Our vet bills run into thousands of pounds! Can you help us cover the costs needed to rescue every pup that needs our help?
£1,285
raised of £2,000 target
Closes on 27/11/2024
RCN 803438

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Story

Thousands of common (harbour) seal pups are born in June and July throughout the UK. They are born well developed without a white coat (lanugo) which is shed in the uterus; unlike grey seal pups who are born with a white coat. Their mothers feed them on a rich milk allowing them to double their birth weight in their first few weeks.

However, many end up abandoned and alone (for various reasons) and without their mothers milk, and help from a rescue organisation, they will undoubtedly perish.

As a small charity, we are constantly under finanical pressure in order to carry out our lifesaving work. Vet bills and fuel costs run into the tens of thousands of pounds.

Can you help us make sure we can be there for every pup that needs out help?

Thank you 💙

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About the charity

British Divers Marine Life Rescue is an organisation dedicated to the rescue and well being of all marine animals in distress around the UK. Continuing to train teams of volunteers and maintaining specialised equipment is vital and your support will help us continue our important work.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,284.39
+ £287.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,284.39
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£1,090.90
Donations via fundraisers
£193.49

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