Marine Conservation Society Press Release
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Adopt-a-turtle - The Christmas Gift That Makes A Difference!
24 November 2005Marine turtles have been around since the time of the dinosaurs, but sadly
now face extinction. Adopt-a-Turtle this Christmas and give a wonderful,
unique gift, which makes an essential contribution to ensuring the survival
of these remarkable creatures. As well as a gorgeous, cuddly turtle toy and
a personalised certificate, your pack will contain fascinating information
about your chosen turtle species and updates on how your support is making a
meaningful difference to their future. Visit the website of the Marine
Conservation Society (MCS) at www.mcsuk.org or call MCS on 01989 566017 to
adopt-a-turtle today.
The Marine Conservation Society is dedicated to the protection of the marine
environment and its wildlife. Since the scheme was launched 2001, thousands
of people have adopted a turtle, and are kept up to date with conservation
project progress through the MCS Talk Turtle newsletter. Not only do
adopters really love the adopt-a-turtle pack, but they are also very
concerned about what they can do for marine turtles. This was highlighted
earlier this year, in response to an emergency MCS appeal for funds to help
the Turtle Conservation Project (TCP) in Sri Lanka after the tsunami. The
disaster hit the TCP hard, swept some of their staff away forever and
devastated the coastal communities they work with. MCS turtle adopters were
there for them at their hour of need and rose to the challenge by raising
over £10,000 for the appeal. So why should you adopt a turtle? Because by
doing so you can really make a difference, not only to the conservation of
marine turtles at home and abroad, but also to the lives of the
researchers, conservationists and communities around the world who are working
so hard to ensure the future survival of our ancient mariners, the marine turtles.
MCS is making a difference, but there is still so much to be done and many
more turtle conservation projects that need help. MCS continues to receive
applications from deserving projects that urgently need funding. With your
help, MCS can work towards ensuring a safer future for endangered turtles,
so please offer your support and adopt-a-turtle for someone special this
Christmas.
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For further information and photographs, please contact:
Clare Perez, Adopt-a-Turtle Officer
Marine Conservation Society (MCS), Unit 3, Wolf Business Park, Alton Rd,
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire HR9 5NB
Tel: 01989 566017, Fax: 01989 567815
E-mail: turtle@mcsuk.org
www.mcsuk.org
1) An adoption pack contains a cuddly baby turtle, welcome letter,
personalised certificate, full colour A3 fact sheet and poster, stunning A4
full colour portrait of the chosen species, a current newsletter ‘Talk
Turtle’ and free subscription to two more editions. Adult adopter’s pack
also includes a high quality t-shirt. Adult adoptions cost £24, junior
£17.50 for the year.
2) The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is the UK Charity dedicated
to the protection of the marine environment and its wildlife. Since its
formation in 1983, MCS has become a recognised authority on marine and
coastal conservation and is regularly consulted by Government for its views
on a range of marine issues including fishing. MCS provides information and
guidance on many aspects of marine conservation and produces the annual Good
Beach Guide, as well as promoting public participation in volunteer projects
and surveys such as Adopt-a-Beach, Seasearch and Basking Shark Watch.
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