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LIST OF OUR PROGRAMS
Research and Conservation Program
Palm Beach Dolphin Project
Prompted by rising concerns about the population and health status
of whales and dolphins in Florida, we have made Palm Beach County,
for the very first time, the focus of a long-term effort to assess
the conservation status of these animals and associated ecosystems. With
$16,000 available we need an additional $59,000 annually to fully fund
this program.
Critical Habitat Mapping
Our cutting-edge methodology enables us to illustrate the temporal and spatial relationships of natural resources, environmental conditions and human activities.
Ocean Stewardship Seminar Program
To execute this unique program we seek to obtain a vessel 60ft (plus) in power
or sail, or access to such a boat on a temporary basis. This seminar program
will generate significant revenues that will eventually provide the financial
backbone of the Foundation. For more information, contact us at harzen@taras.org.
Outreach Programs
Dolphin Dialogues
We seek underwriters to support our weekly radio program dedicated to science,
the environment and conservation. With $28,200 secured, we need an additional
$28,200 to ensure production of the 46 programs per year.
Meet the Scientist Lecture Series
We need underwriters for this community program with a total annual contribution
of $3,700.
Sea Explorers K-12
Become a mentor for a school in your neighborhood and help our youngster meet
scientists face to face! Your donation of $550 will be used to deliver our
programs to a school of your choice. The annual costs (30 programs) amount
to $15,000. Together we can make a difference.
Special
Projects
Marine Mammal Stranding Network
Help us treat and rescue stranded whales and dolphins! The Taras Oceanographic
Foundation is part of the Southeast U.S Marine Mammal Stranding Network and
responsible for all stranding events in Palm Beach County. We are in urgent
need of a vehicle (preferable a Van, Station wagon or SUV) as well as an ATV
(All Terrain Vehicle), so we can reach all stranding sites and possibly transport
injured or sick animals to medical facilities. For more information, contact
us at brunnick@taras.org.
Sea Shell Collection
Sponsor a travelling shell exhibit!
The Foundation has currently custody of an extensive and marvelous sea-shell
collection that includes three to four thousand items. The shells were collected
between the 1930s through 1960s, and many of them have been diligently catalogued.
For more information, contact us at harzen@taras.org.
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