3 Seals RESCUED from Packaging Strap

The majority of our seal entanglements in Namibia are caused by discarded fishing equipment, particularly fishing line. Over the past few days, we found an increasing amount of seals who had packaging strap wrapped around themselves. It could be an indicator that a large amount of packaging strap was thrown into the ocean somewhere close by.
Packaging strap is extremely strong, it does not break as the seals grow. Eventually, the plastic starts cutting into the seals skin if not removed on time, leading to horrible infections and eventually worse.
Luckily Naude and Antoine from Ocean Conservation Namibia (www.ocnamibia.org) found those three seals on time. They managed to catch them quickly, and cut them free from their entanglements. They could safely return to the ocean.
We expect to find more cases of packaging strap entanglement over the next few days and weeks. 🦭
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[@jimothyblumberg3854]

The way Naude interacts with the seals, the relationship he has in the short time is fascinating.

[@jacktaggart2489]

Touching one seal's life at a time. And warming countless hearts of us observers in the process. Thank you.

[@FunnyFany]

A common conversation between these seals: "Those guys are terrible hunters, sometimes they get us but we always escape." "One time I was sick because of those evil magical necklaces and they got me, but the necklace broke and I managed to waddle away from them. I got better after that." "Did you notice they only go for the ones with the cursed neck ties and painful mouth spikes?" "They can't get us unless we're cursed, hahaha"

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@bitchplease7602]

Beautiful

[@realJ054]

Ocean Conservation Namibia so creative 🤣🤣🤣

[@rokhnroll]

Brilliant you have a very active imagination !

[@legginglovers966]

Awesome!!!

[@user-so5wh3on9g]

Друзья , спасибо за спасение животных. Всем здоровья.

[@cwhyharris7473]

I love the way you give them each a loving calming neck or back rub before releasing them

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@rayadams5076]

You guys do such a compassionate job, plus you get to pet the seals afterward. I think that's a bonus because they are such beautiful creatures. So glad you're taking the time to help them.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@rachaelrogers2104]

I love the rescue when they find seals stuck together I am really greatful for the service to this planet that you guys actively make happen. I am in awe!

[@Empriction]

I know we can't touch, but I literally keep watching these videos because they're so cute! It is very generous of you to reply to almost every comment, much love :)

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@thatjadedunicorn]

i love your filming style - it actually feels like we are there with you sharing the experience.. God bless you and your crew and thank you for spreading awareness.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Franklin5261]

I love how there is always that one seal sleeping away with no idea what’s going on around him 💤. Thank you always for your hard work!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely! The best is when they wake up and realise they are on their own. Some run to the water but some just don’t care and go back to sleep!

[@FlashyJackie1]

Thanks once again for saving these beautiful creatures and brightening my day at the same time! 💜🌊🇨🇦

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@user-nj7hf1vz8d]

Скольким животным вы облегчили жизнь, скольких спасли от гибели?!!! Низкий ПОКЛОН ВАМ!!! Спасибо из Киева.

[@santhoshpalwai11]

You are God's gift to those seals . Love from India. You're doing great work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@jakken666]

Hope one day videos like these won't be necessary anymore. But really needed this video today to remind there is still some good people out there. Thx for everything you guys do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

As soon as possible please! Our pleasure!

[@phoenixflamegames1]

People need to start realising that every single action can have long term consequences. But hey, for most people it’s out of sight, out of mind.

[@rogerwilco2]

Yeah, I also watch these videos to cheer me up!

[@soniasharma3463]

I am a 11 year old boy and you are my superhero. Thanks for helping the helpless seals. More power to you all.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Our pleasure!

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

I watched this over and over I miss Antoine he was so good bless his heart

[@theresawilliams3650]

Your My Grandchildren's HERO! Thank you for all you do keeping the Seals safe,

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Our pleasure!

[@mr.squanch]

This channel deserves millions of followers!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@revanthsurapaneni6258]

With the amount of trash we dump in the ocean, these men will have no off-days☹️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Indeed. This is why we need a huge change in our lifestyle!

[@traida111]

@@OceanConservationNamibia the change is coming, a spiritual awakening event is due in next 6 years. so by then we will be talking to animals. The spiritual age will be much beter than the technology age.

[@cvonende594]

@@traida111 i hope so that you are right

[@traida111]

@@cvonende594 it will be, the process can not be reversed. not since 21-dec-2012. We are currently in transition. Removal of negative beliefs, which are the cause of all humanities problems.

[@andrealee6191]

Yes! No days off 😥 Bless you Antoine, Naude and Team 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🤗🤗🤗♥️♥️♥️God bless you!!!

[@EmiliBorgess]

I'm giving a lot of thought about how I can help these little guys even though I'm so far away from them. You inspire me!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! This is exactly why we post our videos. It is a global issue so by banning single use plastic and seafood from your life, you save animals next to where you live.

[@price-singspuccini6124]

Love how you talk sweet nothings to them and give them a wee rub after they’ve been freed of whatever it was they were entangled in. Must be very stressful for the seals to be chased down, grabbed by their flippers or have a net trap them and then be sat upon.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

It is true, this is why we are trying to be as fast as possible.

[@chrisbrown8748]

Always here to support the amazing work of this organization.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much!

[@DavidPerez-xh9og]

Eagle's eyes. Endurance to save. Cheers

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@lhumaindecaillou9483]

Sonic power

[@robzombieshot]

Yes, I agree... Great job guys! Are you guys on a peninsula or ? I see water on both sides.

[@ophello]

One space. That’s all you need after a period.

[@oceanconservationnamibia-p5981]

Very good eyes!

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

"Off to your friends!" My heart sings!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@patriciasmith7074]

Don’t you love how kind these guys are saving these poor animals from the pain and suffering they endure. I am hooked on watching them help them. I love the way he rubs their backs and gives them a pat and a kind word.

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

@@patriciasmith7074 Yes, I do! When the free'd seal scampers into the water, I am so happy and very grateful!

[@VEWNZ]

That 2nd seal was SO relaxed I think word must be being passed around that you and Antoine are the GOOD GUYS

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

She understood like all of them what we were trying to do.

[@sunriseskies3883]

That last catch 😯 WOW, that is a crazy talent!!!! Catching that little tail as your running, clenching the camera with your teeth, and dodging hundreds of other seals....amazing!!🌟 God bless Antoine for being ready and for never cutting your finger 🥰🤭😉

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@SimpGaming]

4:06 ”Off to your friends”. Omg you guys are as cute as the seals ☺️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@nancybusso6171]

Yesterday I read about the Danes killing hundreds of whales, including pregnant females and babies along with hundreds of dolphins. I really needed to see these rescues today. Thank you from the bottom of my despairing heart.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@user-vq1tz3to3z]

С удовольствием смотрю ваши видео. Профессиональная работа по спасению. Спасибо.

[@Dudeman9339]

Instant click! These are always so heartwarming, especially in these trying times. Keep up the good work! I am going to be donating regularly!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much for your support! We will.

[@RD-gt3ts]

Yeah man same

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

Respect!

[@richardmcnamara8530]

It will continue, until laws stop this waste from being thrown in the ocean, they don't show all the dead seals!!

[@tiesabirin6094]

I only can say thank you men for saving an animals .GBU ❤️❤️❤️

[@sabatheus]

I love when you give 'em a little rub before letting them go. It lets them know you really didn't mean to harm them.

[@user-vm2yd7bl6u]

Если-бы животные могли говорить, сказали-бы вам большое спасибо.....вы молодцы....

[@canadianroxy]

Great work out and saving lives, you're amazing. Love watching them in fast speed when you're crawling, they are interesting creatures💙💙

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They are!

[@francine8302]

Just so you know, and I'm sure you've heard many times...your videos are very well done! We really get the sense of what is going on which keeps us excited, and on pins & needles until the final release of the animal. I love that there is always a happy ending and I can begin to breath again~!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@Stircrazyy10]

I am obsessed with your videos! I watch one after another after another and by the time I know it, it's the next day!!! Thank you for doing what you're doing, we need more great people like you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Glad you like them! Thanks so much for watching!

[@rogersutton1768]

I'm surprised, after all these years, the seals aren't queueing up for you whenever you arrive. Great work you do for the species there.

[@avacat8852]

You are all truly amazing!!! Thank u so much for making this world a better place!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@sparkledonut4860]

🐠Great job like always. I think is so cute when they pat their backs before releasing them. 🦀

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@amyrix6418]

You guys are the best!! I can't watch the one's where those sweet little seals die. I would be sobbing. They are such adorable sweet creatures!! You are Angels!! God bless you everyday for what you do for these sweet babies!! You all are wonderful!! Thank you so much for helping them!! 😇😇😇😇💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@4everscifi]

When they all run into the water does the group just sit out there and wait for you to leave or do they swim off for a while?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They just wait for us to leave.

[@ivag.5398]

I always wondered that 😁

[@yungjose3369]

Hey, thanks to all of you, wish you're all safe during this times

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

So far so good, thank you!

[@francine8302]

I hope Antoine never leaves...you two are such an awesome team. You work together so well, and it's easy to see that you both really love what you do.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely!

[@keeperw.s6327]

More cute babies got calm when you cut the plastic strap! I think they're listening to your rescue news and cooperating.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@eduardojunior9598]

Admiro muito o belo trabalho de vocês. Fico imaginando o quanto o ser humano contribui para destruir nosso planeta. Felizmente temos pessoas como vocês para amenizar a dor causada por nós a esses lindos animais. Deve ser muito gratificante, parabéns!!! Forte abraço aqui do "Rio de Janeiro" (Brasil)

[@kathyboyce3277]

You men deserve a medal 🏅 👏 for your compassion and dedication to saving the seals !!! I think your amazing people , thank you and God bless you all 😘 🙏❤ Happy New Year 😊 from Canada 🇨🇦 😀 😊 ❤

[@gucu]

Life guards spend all day on the beach saving people, your title needs to be Seal Guard. Brilliant work once again and thanks.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure 🙂

[@sineadmchugh4234]

Perhaps this is more of a comment on me, but the rescues where you pet the seals gently to calm them and Tony calls them "baby" are my favorites. XD But I love them all, thank you!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Okay!

[@gilliancoupland3688]

Where the hell do you guys get your energy from, you need to market it

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Compassion...

[@sunriseskies3883]

Ocean Conservation Namibia Wow!!! Yes, well said from the ❤️ heart!!

[@sergijivanov3141]

Good! Как в советском мультфильме про Простоквашино: - "До чего нынче дичь пошла безтоковая. Я за ним полдня бегал, чтобы сфотографировать. -Это ещё что. Теперь ты ещё полдня побегай. - Это почему же? - А чтобы его фотографию отдать. )))

[@panchojunior352]

You did great job as always. Three more free seals!!Thank you so much guys!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@user-zj7cs2bc2i]

Thank you million times! 🤗🧡❤️💛

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@Flowershark]

Posted in time for me to watch on my lunch break! Wonderful work as always. You guys are doing incredible work and I can't wait to see all that you will be able to accomplish. Once the seals are all saved you can move on to the next animal in need!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! That’s right!

[@Jojo-in1wx]

It’s a good reminder for me that when life tackles me from behind and holds me down, it might be the work of angels.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😊 Thank you for watching 💙

[@suet3753]

Thank you so much for your strong dedication to helping the seal population. It is amazing how much junk our world population is responsible for discarding into the environment

[@yvonnerussman6476]

I love how they each get a pet-pet before they are freed. 💕💕💕

[@elainedeoliveira5375]

Muito obrigada 🙌🏻❤️

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

After they km down and realize you love them, they always look like they're running back to their friends saying "Wait up, guys!" They're the cutest.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They are!

[@NeverMetTheGuy]

@@OceanConservationNamibia - Greatest answer ever.

[@HPaul-uq3ps]

People, please share these wonderful videos to make others aware of just how much trash and therefore danger, is being thrown into our oceans. We see the poor seals and our hearts bleed. How many others are there out in the deep waters who are suffering without help? KEEP OUR OCEANS CLEAN!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes, please!

[@vetiejanedeguzman722]

Thank you 🙏 for caring. :) always.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@martinmartin8666]

It amazes me that even pups are strong,it seems like you even struggle a little to hold them down but at the same time they look so soft and fluffy.lol

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Pups are like pitbulls, they are full of strength!

[@CallieMasters5000]

They must be strong if you can grab them by the back flippers without hurting them.

[@vallaeiasprings9870]

i so appreciate what you guys do for these beings...and i appreciate how gentle you are with them and pet them after and gently speak to them you are worth your weight in gold

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@dittohead7044]

I know these stories are basically the same but I click on and enjoy every one!!! They’re fantastic

[@dannyaguila2762]

Thank you for helping the babies!! 🙏🏻💞💞

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

WATCH THOSE ADS PEOPLE!!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yes, please!

[@bgtubber]

Every time. 🙂

[@WhatAboutTheBee]

@@bgtubber Thank you!!

[@Goldiegirl2009]

Great job again. Happy to see your subs numbers growing rapidly! Thanks for loving them so much. ❤️

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@harishsingh1511]

I think you will go straight to heaven with the amount of seals you have saved.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@micheleloulie8219]

You guys should recall yourselves Neptune's Heroes. Thank you for your amazing work and effort.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure!

[@downtime7113]

...no time for hesitation with that left hand when holding them down, looks like you have be fully commitied when you strike...they are fast

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Absolutely! And their bits are nasty!

[@TicoTimeCR]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I imagine their bites are nasty too ;)

[@user-jf6hl6rx5z]

КАК ПРИЯТНО СМОТРЕТ👍👍МОЛОДЦЫЙ РЕБЯТА👌👌ВЫ СУПЕР👏👏УДАЧИ ВАМ✋✋🙌🙌🔥🔥👍👍🙋🙋🙋🙋✋✋

[@sheldonrobertson8670]

Naude and Antonio make a perfect team speed and compassion, great job you guys Rock!!!

[@tuffgirl922]

I don't believe I could say thank you enough for what you are doing to save the seals. So thank you and keep up the important work.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our pleasure! We will!

[@alessandrofirmino9797]

Bom dia a todos vocês heróis, sempre assisto os vídeos , e muito triste ver a situação destes animais que vocês salvam , parabéns por este trabalho 🇧🇷

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Please visit our website www.ocnamibia.org to find out more about our work and how to support us. 🦭🦭🦭

[@t0er3793]

Looks like the large male was almost guarding the targeted female. What's the social structure of the colony? Are there close family bonds like an elephant herd?

[@Aryagarg23]

i just thot of a way of helping u all cant u have some seal treats to calm them down soo they dont try and bite your fingers off?

[@FaizAhmed-tk5fo]

ইয়েস Yes

[@dougroberts3840]

No, thank you for doing what you do, can't thank you enough

[@deziking]

I hope these seals tell they friends about OCN.

[@roseguzmanchin]

you guys are so fast, hope you guys stay safe, we really need you, thank you for saving our ocean pups. hugs

[@solcarzemog5232]

Healthy young men doing a noble job... beautiful.

[@flaviaferro9954]

Live and let live! You are fantastics! ❤ Viva e deixe viver! Vocês são fantásticos! ❤

[@bombud1]

Antoine has some wheels on him. Dude's fast.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Hahaha!

[@casienwhey]

I love the slow motion sequences on these videos. I could watch those all day without getting bored.

[@bachtran6358]

We need more people like you in this cruel world.. Thank you so much❤️🙏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much but what about having less people throwing their trash in the wild instead?

[@TheHaraKrishna]

Sorry if this has been answered before, but how do you distinguish male and female seals? You guys are amazing, keep going!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

They have external genitalia plus a few other signs. We will!

[@matthewt.9983]

@@danielranderson9115 I guess you couldn't resist typing that joke. LOL

[@CallieMasters5000]

The girls like Antoine better when he calls them baby. The boys all say "Who you calling baby?!".

[@coyote71.]

Is exactly as dogs . Below you will see their penis. Thank you

[@Michaelf122]

Lol male seals have a penis and a female has a "slot".

[@alltheeasynamesweregone]

Another great vid, good on you guys. Would love to see more of your operation in a video. Do you guys work out of a center?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

No, OCN is only three people: Katja, Naude and Antoine. There is no office or anything.

[@keylowlow9648]

I agree, I would love to hear about the relationship between the 3 guys. How they met and how they gained a passion for saving seals. They absolutely have to be lovers of all animals. I wouldn’t believe otherwise.

[@Leorhit]

@@OceanConservationNamibia I guess the beach is the office!

[@downtime7113]

same here, I think two of them are into cross-fitness

[@alltheeasynamesweregone]

@@keylowlow9648 I agree, would love to know more about the history. How did they start doing what they do? Also, would love to know more about the Seals, why do they gather in such large numbers on that particular beach? etc.

[@asofiallagu]

I wish I could donate but I’m a student and all my savings goes for university materials I use to study. But I do a lot of energy work and at least I hope it can be of some help through love. Yesterday I discovered this channel and I watched the videos for like two hours. Thanks for all the hard work, now you are going to be part of my prayers. Good vibes for all of you, your families, the animals and for the people who throw trash to the ocean so they can wake up and open their minds and be aware of the harm they are doing so they can stop. Lots of love from Mexico. P.s. my favourite parts are when the seals run to the water, they look so cute.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much for these words! We appreciate!

[@asofiallagu]

This videos have inspired me, I’m going to investigate the ocean support organisations in Mexico (I live in Mexico), and try to cooperate or raise awareness. I know it’s not Namibia but the oceans have no frontiers, we are connected and if each one of us take care of the area we live in, we can make this a better world. Do not lose hope, this beautiful planet deserves to be a nice place for everyone.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!!!

[@t0er3793]

Well said, you're right. Together we can all support and save our oceans 😊

[@janicehamm3474]

I live in the desert but regardless you never know where your trash is going to show up so cut those packing straps

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay!

[@samanthawhang7498]

Cut any plastic in a loop: 6 pack can holders, plastic bags and handles, packing straps, and anything else with a closed loop

[@plesirdumay4153]

Semangat!!! Semoga kalian sehat selalu dan terus semangat menolong mereka

[@billzielke6798]

Your sprinting times are Olympian! Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much!

[@danielwood719]

Lately I have been looking for humanity in the world and I turn to these guys.

[@mariadefatimalacerda8449]

Esses vídeos são muito bons! Parabéns meninos 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

😊 Obrigado, nós apreciamos muito 😊

[@m4riiix]

Holiiiii amo mucho su trabajo y la manera en que lo hacen 🐬🐬🐬🐬

[@caprice3110]

I mean who really cares about watching the Olympics, when these two guys can outrun bloody seals!!!!! Been sharing your work on Twitter! The world is a better place because of organisations like OCN and caring people like yourselves!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Yay! Thank you very much!

[@dmitriy8639]

Пару слов в поддержку спасения животных

[@lordofthelords4168]

Awesome ! Great job !

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much!

[@user-fw8we2lb2e]

Мужики, у вас бывают выходные, или работы на каждый день.. 💪

[@user-go5iz7qo5o]

какие ребята умнички спасибо им за спасение этих красавцев

[@oldmech619]

Thanks for the slow mo, I have gotten pretty good at helping you guys.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@jenelleng2496]

How do you avoid tripping/falling over the seals when you're running through the giant horde of them? Also love the work you guys do!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much! We got some experience to reach this level. We never stepped on a seal but we managed to get quicker between and above them.

[@Admrail]

💚💙❤️💕💘❣️💞💓💗💖🧡💜 You are the best keep going❤️💙💚💕💘❣️💞💓💗💖🧡💜

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you very much! We will!

[@carolnewsome7741]

I love that so often you take a moment to rub those babies. Thank you, from my heart

[@caglmdpoof9119]

I've been searching for some non-graphic rescues to get my friends started. This is a great one. Now we can all be addicted to your channel & cause together. ~THANK YOU~