I Interview the Brave Heroes Rescuing Fur Seals in Namibia

#ocn #oceanconservationnamibia #kpassionate
My incredible supporters over on Twitch helped raise over 10,000 US dollars to help the AMAZING team at Ocean Conservation Namibia, who rescue countless fur seals every year! Part of the event included a live interview with these amazing rescuers, including Naude Dreyer, his wife Katja, and Antoine! Here's what they had to say.
00:00 - Ocean Conservation Namibia
00:32 - Ocean Conservation Namibia Team
03:52 - Is Ocean Conservation Namibia Real?
07:15 - Shoes or No Shoes?
08:38 - How Does OCN Spot Entangled Seals?
12:19 - Ocean Conservation Namibia Salary
13:04 - Do Seals Bite the Rescue Team?
16:04 - How Did Ocean Conservation Namibia Start?
19:00 - Does Ocean Conservation Namibia Rescue Other Animals?
21:00 - How Many Seals Does OCN Rescue Every Year?
25:00 - How Ocean Conservation Namibia Grew on KZbin
28:00 - Cutting the Line
Unfortunately, the charity for OCN is now closed. But it's not too late to help! You can also support Ocean Conservation Namibia and their efforts to rescue entangled fur seals by simply clicking on the links below!
[1] www.ocnamibia.org/donate
[2] / @oceanconservationnamibia
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If you're interested in taking part in other ocean conservation charities and fundraisers, then be sure to check out www.kpassionate.com and www.twitch.tv/kpassionate as we regularly host charities for ocean conservation efforts.
As a marine biologist who has participated in the rescue and disentanglement of seals and sea lions, I have mountains of respect for OCN's hard work and dedication. I also know just how much goes into rescuing incredible marine mammals like seals and sea lions. A lot of expensive gear is required, from customized nets to specialized scissors specifically designed to cut things like the packing straps that are wrapped around the throats of these fur seals. These tools are not cheap. Nor is the gas required to reach the beaches and rookeries where these fur seals congregate.
Thousands of seals, sea lions, and other marine mammals become entangled in ocean trash every year. All too often, packing straps and other garbage finds its way into our oceans where it can cause devastating injuries to these marine mammals. The good news is that there are simple things you can do to help! Cutting loops on packing straps and other garbage can prevent marine life from becoming entangled in the first place. You can also recycle, reduce, and reuse to limit the amount of garbage in the first place!
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Music By
Cody Martin
Licensed through Soundscape
Harris Heller
streambeats.com
Seal Rescue Footage
Courtesy of Ocean Conservation Namibia
www.ocnamibia.org
Additional Imagery
OceanElement/Pond5 - stock.adobe.com
Joeseph - stock.adobe.com

[@KPassionate]

UPDATE: We raised over 10,000 US dollars to help the AMAZING team at Ocean Conservation Namibia. Head to the descriptions for ways you can still help. Or learn more here → www.kpassionate.com/about-our-events.

[@avanota]

Love you all, true Heroes❤❤Big kisses from Paris, France

[@simoores]

The most passionate, caring and "making a difference" team ever. Heroes of the ocean.

[@The_ZeroLine]

OCN is one of the touching and heartbreaking channels at the same time.

[@dianacryer]

OCN is the best! Nothing but mad respect for all of them.

[@KPassionate]

Agreed!

[@charlieann456]

I would have liked to hear more from Tony, the seal whisperer.

[@KPassionate]

Same honestly 😂

[@jobotmang]

He only talks to seals

[@gloriadorado767]

The OCN QUADRO HEROES ❤ 💗 ❤

[@funkiapl]

Antoine is a "terrible talker" but he speaks wonderfully to seals and calms them down :)

[@ferrioni9871]

Calm down, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh no no no no no Calm down lo lo lo lo lo lo lo Tony's voice its very comforting even for me....I'm agree whit you.

[@janethompson2305]

Ur wrong klotylda.!! I like listening to Antoine anytime he talks & I wanted to hear him talk more. He's a thinker & he was very fair to give the other 2 Team members the time to talk. My husband & I would love ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 so much to go to Namibia 🇳🇦 & go out w/Team OCN onto Pelican Point, but, we don't want to be in their way. We can be w/them in Spirit, donate, buy their merchandise & pay to watch their upcoming movie "Cutting The Line". We have already told so many of our friends who also Subscribed, told their families & friends & will pay to watch their upcoming movie "Cutting The Line". God Bless 🙌❤ U Team OCN 🙏 & Ur families & the Seals 🦭. P.S. If I could get a mailing address I'd like to send U a case of HIBICLEANSE it's what's in ALL Hospital ER's. It's used to cleanse wounds & it's available over the counter ❤

[@user-jl2tb1jx3b]

Спасибо за замечательное видео, где можно увидеть лица членов команды OCN, а то в их видео только мордочки тюленей и босые ноги 😁 Конечно, им в команде очень не помешал бы ветеринар! Обездвиживать крупных тюленей с помощью дротиков со снотворным, обрабатывать раны, вырезать особенно глубоко врезавшуюся леску... Да и первую помощь оказывать парням сразу на пляже, и не йодом, а сразу антибиотиком! Всегда очень переживаю за их укушенные руки-ноги! Удивительная команда! Редкий в наши дни пример энтузиастов, которые тащат свое дело несмотря ни на что! 💖

[@corydalton7135]

I think things have gotten to the point where they should make what these guys do into an olympic sport.

[@Annie-ZA]

TRUE! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@elizabethlarsen2763]

as of Dec 7, 2022 OCN has over one million subs!!!! wonderful!

[@KPassionate]

They are crushing it!!!

[@JessGillan]

I love you guys! You're true heroes!

[@Marlene-Ferreira]

Thank You for BEING So CARING about the OCEAN CONSERVATION NAMIBIA....... They are SUPER AWESOME PEOPLE That help the "BABIE'S" of Our OCEANS live a better Entanglement free Life... 💫🌟❤🌟💫

[@KPassionate]

I love them!

[@karenwhaley8635]

Thank you for your kindness and great work saving these beautiful seals

[@alicehall9643]

Wonderful, seal whispers. God bless you all. We love you all.

[@alicedent8864]

You kept it together‼️🦭 It’s always wonderful to see you.🍷

[@iridaking3990]

Огромное спасибо команде Ocean Conservation Namibia, за очень важное дело, которое они делают. Это важно для всей нашей планеты. Это привлекает внимание к проблеме загрязнения мирового океана и к вымиранию многих видов животных по вине человека. Успехов вам, поддерживаю ваше движение.

[@carolbignell5067]

Been following these heroes for years!!!

[@kj_wine]

Was great to be able to chat with them, and get more insight into how it all works

[@carolbamforth7475]

You do a great job of rescuing the seals

[@karenholland330]

Most memorable for me: the seal who’s flipper was cut to the bone!

[@pamelarosecoxhein]

It takes alot of courage to do what you do. God bless you all.

[@annettegower2962]

You guys are just wonderful. Thank you for what you do.

[@dianehenry1004]

You're all awesome

[@caroldavis5877]

I've been following OCN for awhile now, and I'm amazed how many seals need rescuing. I love the way the guys talk to the seals. Some of the injuries have been horrific. There was one that was close to being decapitaed, hopefully it was able to heal. Love you guys. And thank you for your hard work.

[@kenya420]

This is great! I love what these guys are doing, it's truly the work of living angels💜

[@susannordstrom5065]

I haven't missed a video since the beginning

[@orlandogil4587]

I have been watching these guys for couple of month and seen them doing this work give me hopes that people is getting better not worse.

[@TheGaetano62]

That's pure unconditionally love❤❤❤ true heroes 😊

[@user-pt5sn2re5u]

Моя любимая команда спасателей...

[@ginnyhager4274]

I absolutely love these rescue videos. You guys are incredible! Couple questions… Have you four guys ever run track in high school? Because from my vantage point, it looks like you fellows are so darn fast, especially Densel, & Tony? Also, I know you’ve already heard before that Tony talks so sweetly to the seals, but then again so does Wally. He’s always telling them, “I’m sorry, I’m sorry”, so sweet. Second question.. can you get Tony to let his hair down? All the ladies in my family thinks he is just so darn cute! Truly thanks for all you do.

[@DonkeyMom]

When I get sad, I watch your videoes.

[@marymacphail728]

Love OCN team members, great work by everyone 👏👏

[@shanciccaglione1838]

Amazing people!

[@graziellacastellano7308]

Per me chi salva , ho aiuta gli animali, e una persona stupenda. grazie per quello che fate, grazie grazie ♥️♥️🙏👍👍♥️

[@kenya420]

I wish I had better eyes. This would be so great to be able to go out there and help save the seals. If I could I would love to try!!!

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

You're my heroes 💕

[@lunainezdelamancha3368]

I wish I could help 😢!! But that doesn't mean I can't help elsewhere. I pick up trash from around my city. I get exercise and do something meaningful. We all need to contribute!!! Thanks Guys 🖖🌻💚

[@mjcjjcc7]

Not bad for first time interview.

[@michaelbondick575]

Beautiful people all of them who save and help animals in need. ♥️🕊🙏🏼🕊♥️

[@user-jg7ky3hq5c]

Самые лучшие,золотые,

[@robynsjp]

Started with Joey, then arrived on OCN channel. Great efforts by all !

[@DonkeyMom]

I love watching you save lives every time.

[@rositarumble4880]

YOU ARE AMAZING HEROES RELIAVING THESE PRECIOUS SEALS FROM HORRIBLE PAIN AND SOPHOCATION CAUSING THIR DEATH. I AM SO GREATFUL FOR THE MAGNIFICENT WORK YOU DO. YOU DESERVE THE BEST IN LIFE.

[@tubehound8]

Thank you for your time and effort. Stay safe

[@islandbirdw]

Notice increasing reports of entangled sea tortoise in trash and in one case entangled in a net and attached bouys

[@donnadees7031]

It is so wonderful to see folk trying to do good, best tv yet. Kudos. I check in often.

[@AZ_actual_voter]

Just saw this 😊 ~ very nice! Love the beautiful gifts from your supporters!

[@bachmeiernadja6060]

Ребята, то что Вы делаете, достойно огромной благодарности! Как только, я случайно, увидела ваш ролик. Теперь, ежедневно смотрю их часами. .Это безумный труд, обнаружить такие тонкие линии на меху тюлений, поймать в сеть. Некоторые настолько сильные, кажется справиться просто невозможно. Но Вам всё удаётся! Удач Вам и всего доброго! Главное Здоровья!

[@Annie-ZA]

AWESOME Live Stream that I've only JUST caught up on. I found this on OCN's channel, but truly believe that instead of linking your video, they ABSOLUTELY have to mirror this, and show it as one of their own uploads with all credits to you of course! I too am feeling extremely REWARDED, having posted comments about OCN's incredible work on a mere handful of videos over the past week to 10 days, and during this shortest time, have seen their SUB count go up by an incredible 13K SUBS!!! 💪🙏🥳💥🤣🥰🎉 That's absolute PROOF that it takes so little to help these beautiful souls GROW! THANK YOU and all your loyal subs for helping out as much as you do as well. GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU! 🙏🥳😍 Much love and respect from Durban 🌍🦁🐘🦏 KwaZULU Natal ~ South Africa 💖💞🥰

[@HousBinPhartiin]

It was great to find out the background on OCN. I hope they do it for a long time and have a succession management plan in place.

[@sandracamposcruz]

Gosto como o Antoine é carinhoso com os animais. Conversa faz carinho. Rio Grande do Norte/BRASIL .❤❤❤❤

[@Annie1962]

31:38 poor Antoine just wants to go bed

[@janethompson2305]

Antoine is bored as hell at the interviewer as much as we all are.

[@KPassionate]

Lol savage

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

I've rescued cats in our neighborhood

[@donnaleveron5711]

NOAA, Texas here, we need to send them more nets, please?

[@suek.5057]

They are awesome. Their dedication to these beautiful animals is a wonderful thing. ❤OCN

[@gerryb6423]

1-7 Million now WOW Those are Great Numbers i love watching these guys it must make SOO much difference to the seal population SOO many would have died through Humans Negligence & i love these guys making a BIG Difference !!

[@cynthiaestrada8318]

I'm from the Philippines.

[@regina9448]

Amo vcs! Muita força ...do Brasil.

[@ileanacastro2373]

Me enamoré del trabajo que Uds hacen y paso bastante tiempo apreciando su labor en bien de las focas. Felicitaciones desde Lima - Peru 🇵🇪

[@jobotmang]

kindness is the solution. no need for fluff

[@lancemiller4647]

Plain and Simple, Hero's..!!!!

[@bradleyjanes2949]

Great show. They are true conservationists

[@doloresscarlett5780]

Is tagging the seals you are able to rescue a possibility in the future? It seems that would help to identify those who have old scars at a distance. Also it would be nice to have a waterproof antibiotic antiseptic spray you can initially apply to some of the more drastic wounds; possibly ease the discomfort while the sea water complete the healing process. Keep up the good work.

[@gaylemae]

Tagging might hinder if it’s another entanglement, or even cause a worse wound

[@doloresscarlett5780]

@@gaylemae just wondering if the benefits would outweigh the negatives. What they are doing is a blessing and greatly appreciated.

[@PongChairat]

ชอบดูรายการที่คุณนำเสนอมากครับขอบคุณที่ทำรายการดีๆเพื่อแมวน้ำที่น่าสงสารครับ

[@tracycarroll3070]

Great work OCN

[@shealenemattucci7530]

That was so cool to meet the rescuers

[@Lesloi6227]

I really love what you guys do and how you go about it. Its fantastic Naude has taken what he knows from his fathers experience and has now put it into practice in Namibia. Its good the govt is aware of what your doing but as a third world government I hope that doesn't ever change for you. Its good you brought up the parcel issue. I am sure many many people want to help and choose to help you their way - its unfortunate its a third world country and has the accompanying issues. People should be encouraged to just provide funds to you and its great you can get paid by KZbin for these amazing videos. It has to better if you just buy what you need to do this job. I understand Katja and Naude has the kayak business - of which I know nothing - but I can see it may be a way forward to just keep doing what your doing and then just pay yourself a living wage from the incoming monies. Maybe COVID provided a way for you to understand how much the environment needs your team to do this. I wouldn't encourage any other people to do visits and want to do volunteering etc. The team you have is fantastic and I have not once seen or heard any one of them taunt or be nasty to a seal at all. If cowboys start doing this too (for kicks or money) that will change and so its better if Katja and Naude and their immediate team keep a tight rein on this. I have to say that Denzil is a bloody startled gazelle once he gets running. Amazing and that Antoine is not far behind him either. He can move too really well. Wally and Francois are very respectful to the seals too. I will contribute when I can and wont ever send you a parcel. I do think you as a team and group of like mind ed individuals can progress this in a respectful manner.

[@j2bonier]

Love to hear you guys talk.

[@robincraven2911]

You GUY;S are Awesome LOVE your passion to save the Seals!! WOW I love to see Denzil run!

[@nettestewart8769]

Watching from Scotland 🇬🇧

[@paddyjenkins8458]

Lovely to see you guys in another setting. But don’t stay away from the beach too long

[@josemourao905]

Voceis são MAGNÍFICOS....

[@cavendish009]

Shame the questioner talks most of the time. Wonderful to hear you guys and how you started and how it has grown - thanks love the rescues.

[@KPassionate]

Ha!

[@t.k3025]

Wish she wasn’t so giddy.

[@user-pv5wu4my7i]

Дорогие мои детки на другом конце земли я молюсь о вас моему Господу хоть непо нимаю вас но зато так понятен нам всем язык любви и добра

[@kari7113]

Thanks!

[@KPassionate]

Thank you so much for your support!

[@lydiapilapil2699]

i love guys from cebu philippines

[@nettestewart8769]

Thanks

[@robbieogle8622]

Great work!!! Im obsessed with your videos. Can we volunteer with you for a day or week?

[@stevenhulbert7540]

Would have liked to ask Tony why he decided to stay and work. Here in California there are 2 teams for the entire state to do rescues, any privateer would have all kinds of issues trying to make rescues with the government and the local authorities, they're a hindrance more than a help. Thanks for raising so much money for them, they don't do many livestreams and it would be nice to do more.

[@KPassionate]

Tony had a summer job working for their kayaking company. He originally intended to return home after the season but got trapped there during the beginning of covid and was unable to leave. Seems like he's made himself a home there now and found his calling.

[@Sandra-Gibora]

Thank you for this interview, I’m a bit late to the game but I do appreciate it.

[@KPassionate]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@YT-Viewer]

Admire the work of Ocean Conservation Nambia. For KPassionate, please listen more, talk less, and laugh less.

[@KPassionate]

Thanks for watching. I am a big fan of OCN. It was my first live interview and I was exceedingly nervous. I was also live for 12 hours straight raising money for them.

[@YT-Viewer]

@@KPassionate Ah! Great cause, great effort. Next time you'll be more relaxed.

[@Christin5554]

Dang, how about letting Tony the seal whisperer talk!

[@lorrainekomatsubara783]

I thought she would never let the guys talk!! They do all the work so let them speak!!

[@KPassionate]

😂 said in a comment about a livestream where I raised over 10k USD for them.

[@marionhill769]

OCN much respect….you are all awesome Marion Australia ❤❤❤

[@derekwalker6727]

You guys are great, keep up the good work . She has a bit of a potty mouth on her though. Most of what she said has been bleeped out. love the way Tony talks to the seals to keep them calm. Cheeerrrzzz Dex

[@KPassionate]

😂

[@janethompson2305]

She's a sarcastic winch too, she acts like it's all about her & can't handle criticisim. She always puts in a laugjing emogi at someones comment that she doesnt like. Also, clearly U can.see how the OCN Team was bored w/her. If I was there I'd catch her in a net & bury her 😂😅

[@user-pm6oq3vp9t]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😻😘

[@nettestewart8769]

Watch as many videos as you can post😊❤❤❤

[@dimitrakontovaiou3032]

Ο Θεος μαζι σας

[@marionhill769]

Where can we purchase the OCN Nambia t shirts….please…OK found Website and bought 2….excellent ❤

[@joannemullennix2021]

Not trying to be mean, but this lady is doing all the talking…I only see these two hard working men on your videos, and would of liked to of heard from them. In fact, these guys look very annoyed..thanks for the hard work in saving the seals. Your videos are good entertainment ..the energy that it takes to run, wrestle these seals down to save their lives..wow

[@KPassionate]

She is Naude’s wife and runs all of their social media. Most of the guys are very shy and prefer her to do all the talking.

[@verafernandes4269]

Atletas do mar😁🤗

[@Vanifest24]

Wow, never realised how much work goes into this… how do we even donate?

[@KPassionate]

You can donate to them through their website. Tell them KPassionate sent you! [1] www.ocnamibia.org/donate

[@Vanifest24]

@@KPassionate fab thank you so much for the response.. happy new year

[@lindac6032]

Is the full chat (approx 80 minutes) available anywhere?

[@KPassionate]

You can find it in my VODs I believe on Twitch. However we cut this one this way because for some reason the sound became out of sync and gets difficult to watch the longer it goes.

[@lindac6032]

@@KPassionate Thank you! Really enjoyed it. I am a passionate 😉 supporter of OCN and love anyone who also supports them!

[@lindac6032]

@@KPassionate I did watch it live, and yeah, the audio was kind of annoying.

[@jaykb6587]

The comment was made by Naude that they've never found a seal that tgey rescued dead on the beach. It made me wonder how many died at sea and became part of the "circle of life" as the bodies were consumed to feed other sea Iife.

[@DonkeyMom]

What is the difference between a tag and a knot?

[@vickywhitesell7482]

If I ever get $$$ it's going to YOU!

[@phyllistisone7593]

Do you ever get bitten on the feet?

[@edmywil]

Does anyone know which video she is referring to about Naude stepping into some poop?

[@KPassionate]

Ugh I will try to find it? One of my fav videos of all time 😂

[@edmywil]

@@KPassionate great, I hope you can find it

[@user-jl2tb1jx3b]

​@@KPassionate and my favorite videos are those where the seals are in no hurry to run away from the rescuers, especially when the kids want to get to know them: sniffing, examining, waiting for Tony to scratch their back а мне больше всего нравятся те видео, где тюлени не спешат убегать от спасателей, особенно когда малыши хотят знакомиться с ними: обнюхивают, осматривают, ждут, когда Тони почешет им спинку 🥰

[@trekmanone1]

Is it possible to use drones to help you spot entanglements?

[@nellinightshade3358]

I try to do my bit - rescue cats.