Second seal sanctuary in The Netherlands in Stellendam – AD.nl

Wendy Remmerswaal and Theo Teitsma
26-7-14 – 09:40 Archive Picture © Reuters.

South Holland “We hope to tens of thousands of visitors every year,” says Councillor Arend-Jan van der Vlugt South Holland Goeree-Overflakkee. “The seal sanctuary should be a real attraction. But I guess that goes without saying, given all the enthusiasm. ”

We have 2 4 million tourist nights per year on the island. It’s nice that we can offer tourists something so beautiful

Arend-Jan van der Flight

When Lenie ‘t Hart, founder of the shelter in Pieterburen, early this year in this newspaper said they wanted a shelter in South Holland, Van der Vlugt was quick. “We immediately contacted. This is our chance, we. ‘Thought

The center, which focus not only seals but also goes to the sustainable fisheries must Goeree-Overflakkee put a lot on the card. Van der Vlugt, “We have 2.4 million tourist nights per year on the island. It’s nice that we can offer. “Tourists something so beautiful

Fast opening the Visitor Centre Expo Haringvliet, right on the water, is equipped as nursery where about 100 120 seals can be collected on annual basis. The relief is aimed at the earliest possible return of the animals to the sea. The intention is that he opens next week.

Not only Goeree-Overflakkee put the sentences in a seal sanctuary. In Westvoorne are advanced plans. Schouwen-Duiveland and Hook of Holland were also initiators table. The foundation Stellendam A Seal was finally with the license of the Ministry of here.

“We do not know what we’re doing now,” says Tanya Huijzer, initiator of the Westvoornse care. “We will consider us, we are surprised by the news.” ‘T Hart advises 20 kilometers away to start. Crèches two apart “But I hope the promoters in Westvoorne like to help us.”

Help
‘seals queen’ A Seal who helped on their way with a hefty donation and pools, has businesses in and around Stellendam called upon to help with money and manpower. “Take the Fish Auction. I hope they have a year supply free fish. And the church, that of collecting benefits, should also deploy. ‘Staff to support Meanwhile the first companies already reported. The number of volunteers that have signed up to help, is great.

In the Zeeland and South Holland Delta about 1,400 seals down and the number is increasing. They flee the waters especially in England. Why is not clear. Due to the busy shipping, recreation, and the advent of the Second Maasvlakte increasingly seals get in distress; annual 70 to 100.