Charity Project To Save Dolphins!
Hello everybody! I have this idea for a charity project but it's still a little abstract so please bare with me!Â
Have any of you heard of The Dolphin Project? I will provide a list of links at the bottom of the post if you wish to learn more.Â
To quote their website: "Dolphin Project is a non-profit charitable organization, dedicated to the welfare and protection of dolphins worldwide. Founded by Richard (Ric) O’Barry on Earth Day, April 22, 1970, the organization aims to educate the public about captivity and, where feasible, retire and/or release captive dolphins."Â
"The mission of the Dolphin Project is to end the dolphin exploitation and slaughter, as dolphins are routinely captured, harassed, slaughtered and sold into captivity around the world – all in the name of profit. Dolphin Project works not only to halt these slaughters, but also to rehabilitate captive dolphins for retirement and/or release, investigate and advocate for economic alternatives to dolphin slaughter, and to put a permanent end to dolphin captivity."Â
This is a subject that has always been very close to my heart and I never felt like I did enough for the cause. So that is where this project comes into play!Â
I am looking for a well rounded group of creators to create ocean themed (preferably dolphin themed) merchandise and sell them on an online shop where the proceeds go to The Dolphin Project. Sketches, paintings, jewelry, plushies, sculptures for little charms and things. Anything creative you'd be willing to sell for this cause!Â
Like I said, this is still a very early, abstract project so far so any help I could get in setting this up would be amazing!
History of the Dolphin Project
About Ric O’Barry (The Founder)
Release of Captive Dolphins
Resources and Information that are key to their mission.