Seal Saved From Black Packing Strap

Our rescue excursions up the Skeleton Coast take us to seal colonies that are hundreds of miles away from formal human settlements. Many of those seals in the video would never even have encountered a human being before - but they surely have to deal with our rubbish! Like most other plastic rubbish in the ocean, packing straps like this black strap do not biodegrade. Plastic can take centuries to break down. The strap was not new, a clear sign that he picked up this entanglement weeks or months after it was disposed of into the ocean. These animals do not only have to deal with new plastic rubbish and current or future littering, they also have to deal with rubbish from many years ago. They are not safe anywhere.
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[@hendriklurse6518]

Thank you my heroes for saving him ❤️ greetings to all 😊🙋🏼

[@ellenschneider7787]

With the seals up at Torra Bay having so little experience with human contact I just wonder what that little seal must have thought when captured. “You want your plastic strap back? You are welcome to this piece of garbage, I have almost outgrown it already” Well done gentlemen and a good start for your trip 🦭🌊💙

[@fannycraddock99]

Another life saved. Thanks guys.

[@RL-RL]

Great job saving this pup in that giant pod of Seals. Looks like a new place with plenty of seals that may need help. Thank you OCN!

[@lindac6032]

The seals at Torra Bay don't usually see humans, but they do have to suffer the consequences of our rubbish, even so far away from any human habitation. Thanks for traveling up the Skeleton Coast to help these seals!🦭🌊♻️🇳🇦🌍❤️

[@TruthOverLies]

Cleaning up the oceans 1 seal at a time! 👍🏼

[@anavaenbragas2384]

GRACIAS !!! ❤❤😘😍😘😍😘😍❤❤

[@elaborowiec3976]

Nowe miejsce,nowe foki i.....wszechobecny czarny ,plastikowy,śmierconośny pasek!!!!!!!!!!😡Dziękujemy niezmiennie za Waszą ciężką pracę❤Pozdrawiam z Polski🇵🇱👋

[@mikeyt6785]

Tremendous save❤ Thank you once again OCN 👍

[@bkm2797]

Saved in the nick of time, that was very tight and ready to do its dark business. Thank you for saving this little one.❤️🙏🏻👍

[@carlavanherrewaarden6451]

Black strap entanglements can easily be overlooked. Thanks Antoine and Francois, for having a closer look and freeing this seal from his death trap!✂️💕🦭

[@posnrg2u327]

Black straps are everywhere. Torra Bay seals didn’t escape this all too common garbage. Thank you team OCN for saving them from their entanglements ❤❤

[@lucylee6982]

💗💗 Thank You OCN 💗💗

[@geewill]

❤❤❤❤ OCN!! Thank you!!!

[@Kokeil39]

Aus dieser Masse an Tieren den fast strangulierten heraus zu finden ist schon eine Leistung. Und eine noch größere, den kleinen Kerl gerettet zu haben. Danke OCN, im Namen der Pelzrobben.

[@user-ih8xg9np4u]

Good job love from India

[@tamerabouck764]

Team OCN for the save❣️

[@nicklager1666]

Those stones looke deadly slippery well done dealing with them.

[@derek-press]

well spotted, excellent catch ,brilliant, well done guys!

[@paddyjenkins8458]

Thank you OCN for your dedication to helping this beautiful seals in the life and death state they find themselves in through no fault of theirs. It brings me to tears to see what we as humans are doing to our oceans and we could so easily stop being so negligent.

[@renatefeller5208]

Danke 💖

[@carolleighton4579]

Well caught, such a scramble to get away from you ,thank goodness he didn't, lovely colour of fur. Thankyou OCN. 🤗💝🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@boeingpameesha9550]

Let god's blessings and grace be you always for all the good deeds.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@suek.5057]

Thank you, OCN angels, for your dedication to these beautiful animals. ❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@amateurshooter6054]

Thanks Guys

[@jchrystsheigh]

Good work Antoine and Francois! The Skeleton Coast has quite the tragic history, if I recall correctly.

[@jaykb6587]

The name alone implies tragic circumstances. 🥺❤

[@jchrystsheigh]

@@jaykb6587 I read up on the colonial history of Namibia a few years ago . . not a pretty story.

[@alenahawke475]

Thank you!🦭🙏❤️🇺🇲🇳🇦

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@moimir50]

Спасибо добрым людям!❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@agnieszkarutkowska2840]

Dziękuję za to co robicie i za Wsze serca dla zwierzat😚❤👍👏👏👏

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@anitasyvalahti1730]

Thanks, you drove a long way. My goodness, glad you found and saved the little one ❤🦭🙌. Thank you, OCN ❣.

[@anitamccarthy8384]

Thank You again for saving these seals. We should be ashamed of the mess we have made of our planet. ❤❤😊❤❤

[@katarzynakazmierczak1490]

Jak zwykle wiekie dzieki i wielkie ❤ dla calego zespolu🦭🇵🇱

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@luciebrisson5881]

Those straps are nearly impossible to see so good eye, Antoine, spotting this little guy in trouble. Thank you for the save, OCN!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@jeannettevandervelde1894]

Woohoo! Love and respects for what you do.

[@gidget8717]

🙌 YES! my favorite team on the planet, out there saving as many lives as they possibly can ❤️ (superheros don't wear capes, they carry nets!)

[@jaykb6587]

And travel barefoot!❤

[@marklandon9058]

Well spotted, Antoine - and nicely cut, Francois

[@CTHou13]

Pease donate. Special equipment is needed to assess which animals are entangled so they can be saved - if you love this channel and the work they do you donation will help it continue

[@user-gf3lw5pi4t]

❤❤❤

[@msmuffet1]

So glad you checked the seal to find the strap. Good work!. ❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@patriciawilson1836]

Blessings for another rescue.

[@wandacasper5612]

Thank u❤❤❤❤❤

[@j4v4x]

Oh, those black straps! (The swearing is implied) Thank you for saving him!! ✂✂✂

[@jaykb6587]

Swearing not just implied...very necessary, too! But the question is: from whom? The seals of the OCN crew? 😊❤

[@sohaillaghari273]

Good work team

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@ninamarie8654]

Thanks guys quick and efficient as always that little seal thank you❤❤❤❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@user-hn9og8lc1b]

🇺🇦❤️🙏Thank you very much Team OCN. Good job.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@stephanieb7311]

Thankyou as well for making the long drive out there.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂👍

[@thomasglessner6067]

Thank you.

[@stephanieb7311]

You all have great eyes. Thankyou for making sure and Godbless you all and your efforts.

[@jaykb6587]

Eagles are supposed to have such great eyesight. But our OCN crew has adapted well, also!❤

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We scan the different groups of Cape fur seals with binoculars from far away, looking for imperfections in their fur. This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@ladyj9330]

"Seals not accustomed to humans" well.....this lil guy's first contact was with Antoine! The seal whisperer! Lucky lil guy. Probably STILL trying to figure out just what happened!!

[@roslyntchakedjian927]

A Big Thank You 🇦🇺 ❤❤❤

[@elenavinogradova2600]

разрежу быстро и аккуратно)) Тони, Вы чудо и удачи всей команде

[@user-jy1zi1bw8x]

Thanks Team OCN for your service 🤗

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Mcat7101]

No, you are not clean - you have a black strap (and I'm not going to let you keep it). Thank you team OCN ❤ Is Francois a new team member?😊

[@raymondrak961]

Tony wants the seal's entanglement to show everyone that he spotted it. Amazing effort.❤

[@jaykb6587]

If I remember right, and definitely won't say that I do, I think he was introduced as a new OCN crew member a couple months or so ago. Now they have another new member ... Joshua (?) I definitely won't say that's his name!

[@Mcat7101]

​@@jaykb6587 Thank you for your reply😊 I have only been aware this channel since it appeared in my feed last November and, although I have watched all of their videos since (and a lot of their previous ones) and read their newsletters, I didn't recall Francois (sorry OCN). Their last newsletter introduced Hawain who had been training to start rescues at the beginning of this month. Kind regards.

[@shermarkle]

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[@vivienneoneill5400]

Love the guys.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@adnacraigo6590]

You folks are quite a team.

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@juliesong4123]

Great work Francois!!!

[@finscreenname]

Great work as always folks!! 👍👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@kaedavison-pm6fi]

I don't know how you see them let alone catch them without tripping on them. You are all amazing!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We scan the different groups of Cape fur seals with binoculars from far away, looking for imperfections in their fur. This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@gardengnome132]

Amazing that you spotted that strap, Antoine! But it's also so sad and infuriating that Team OCN finds lethal entanglements wherever they go.

[@steven.h0629]

❤Team OCN! Congrats on 1.9m Subs.. we'll be at 2m by July!! 👍😎✊

[@jaykb6587]

Slowly (kinda), but definitely surely, OCN has grown. From just basically Naude and, I think, Tony, until it is what it is now! One seal at a time (usually), and now a fully funded and very knowledgeable and experienced full-time occupation. What an experience from just a humane act while out earning a living from canoe guides! (And I may be wrong.. .but I am so happy that OCN has evolved into what it has now become!

[@olgapyat]

Hi all! “You’re clean! No, you’re not clean! But now you’re clean!” It’s wonderful when, even if nothing is visible on the seal’s neck, it will still be checked, no matter how big or small it is, but it will run to the water without a fatal noose. Thanks guys! Today is April 11, 2024. This amazing channel has 1.91 million subscribers (Hurray, 10,000 subscribed this week... We are waiting for another 90,000!). Subscribe if you haven't already. By subscribing, liking, commenting, donating and reposting, you help save seals.

[@momacchia4005]

Love the baby seal talk!!!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

🙂

[@tgawron2233]

Thank you OCN for all the work you do!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Our efforts are just a drop in the bucket compared to the millions of tonnes of trash entering the world's oceans every year. We are unfortunately not solving the problem, but only treating the symptoms of the plastic crisis with our rescues. These videos aim to show the consequences of this pollution and create a change to tackle its roots - namely our addiction to single-use plastics, the lack of law enforcement at sea, and the shortcomings of the recycling industry.

[@JasakaD]

❤💖

[@superdouge]

Great Job...

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@Frank-rx1oy]

Danke.🥰

[@bohogland5376]

It’s a Sisyphus task and I admire your good work!❤

[@esterfernandes5706]

Boa tarde sucesso lugar incrível pessoas incríveis. Ajuda incríveis

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@alechit4]

Me gusta como le salvan la vida saludos desde argentina rosario

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[@vincentxavier1317]

GJ 👍

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@aklidjallali1875]

Bravo ❤❤❤

[@swansong5263]

Not used to humans but lucky for them These are some of the kindest of that Particular species!

[@theheartland1861]

hang on little one, there's a nasty strap around you that needs to be cut loose and taken off. there you go, it's been cut away and you can join your friends again. whether the rescue takes a very short time, or a few minutes, the best thing is when the problem is removed. thank you for the great work you all do👍👍

[@WISH-xk8mf]

동물들을 대신해서 감사인사 드려요. 고맙습니다. 1:51

[@gerryclaudie]

❤❤❤ ANGELS!🪽

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Goooooood job

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@quienloescribe]

Se deben tomar estrategias gubernamentales para combatir, no, para eliminar este problema El asunto es que como en tantos otros problemas, hay tantos intereses económicos, que veo muy difícil que se haga, por lo menos en nuestra generación Un abrazo

[@zaz4667]

WOW seeing the invisible with laser focused eyes!

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We scan the different groups of Cape fur seals with binoculars from far away, looking for imperfections in their fur. This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@lidiavega3288]

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[@TheKnolch]

best Men

[@FirstLast_Nba]

How do u see that?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

We scan the different groups of Cape fur seals with binoculars from far away, looking for imperfections in their fur. This is a skill we wish we never had to develop, but we are unfortunately very experienced by now.

[@TomTom-xk7sk]

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[@JW-uq9yt]

Cap day today 😸

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[@marigeobrien]

The end message: "The global recycling capacity is simply insufficient to handle the annual production of single-use plastics." It wouldn't be, if the plastics manufacturers that caused this mass production would take recycling seriously. What can be done to achieve this? How can they be induced to recycle instead of manufacturing?

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

In our recycling campaign, we shared that the recycling process itself is expensive and resource-intensive. Therefore, it is usually much cheaper for manufacturers to produce new plastics compared to recycling old plastics into new ones, especially if oil prices are low. Instead of only considering their bottom line, we need organizations to start caring about how their actions affect the environment. This way, they will opt for more recyclable products that can be easily recycled and reused over and over. Read More: www.ocnamibia.org/plastic-crisis-is-recycling-the-answer

[@marigeobrien]

@@OceanConservationNamibia Easier, yes, but unethical. And, IMHO, if they had the incentive (as they should) they would find a cheaper and easier way to recycle. The truth is, they have no motivation to do the right thing. And it's killing all of us. It's killing the seals, yes, but it's killing people, too. I apologize if I sound angry. Please understand I am only angry at the situation. I think all you do is amazing. I only wish I could do more to help.

[@traida111]

Im always here early. super fan me :D

[@Mcat7101]

I often clock watch, too😊

[@traida111]

@@Mcat7101 nah im just a youtube addict. but makes sense what you say, that they set the video to be available at a fixed time everyday. They run their social media properly over there

[@Mcat7101]

​@@traida111I tend to mainly watch the few trustworthy channels that I have.subscribed to, but the fixed times of the OCN videos means that, unless I am busy at the time, a little bell goes off in my brain (such as it is) reminding me😂

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

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[@BabushkaBellissima]

👍❤❤❤❤❤🦭🦭🦭🦭🦭💐

[@user-lj3it5xi1c]

Is there any possible way that I can go to work with you guys? Ya im mean i just like doing those stuff, like u guys did

[@OceanConservationNamibia]

Thank you for your interest in our work and your willingness to offer your time and energy to our cause. However, we do not have any open positions at this stage and cannot take on volunteers who might disrupt our efforts due to over-eagerness or incompetence.

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[@user-kk4lt6kq8x]

Another sad but believable statistic that global recycling capacity is insufficient to handle annual production of single use plastic products is another reminder that animal conservation orgs like OCN will always be needed to try and keep up with seal entanglements. You guys did a great job removing that tight black strap and making that seal’s day a whole lot better. Thanks for your continued hard work and dedication. 🦭😇💕💕😊👍

[@daniellamcgee4251]

The 'little black strap' is inappropriate wear for seats. Strapless fur is the 'must have' have look for cape seats. 🦭

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[@ratemal4516]

You are doing a great job. 🦭🦭🦭👍👍👍👍👍👋