Relocation SOS Dolphin Texel Job – Texel Courant

The relocation of SOS Dolphin from Harderwijk to Texel is off.

The last six months have Ecomare and SOS Dolphin worked hard to investigate the possibility of close cooperation. In a letter of intent they had expressed the wish that SOS Dolphin would move to Texel. ” Unfortunately, there appear to be more than expected bumps in the road. To everyone’s regret is provisionally concluded that the plan is not financially feasible ”, report both organizations.

SOS Dolphin and Ecomare had agreed a letter of intent period. Within that period would examine whether it is feasible to Ecomare operation of SOS Dolphin could take over with the corresponding housing on the site of Ecomare. Ecomare director Pauline Folkerts: ” Unfortunately, the conclusion is different ecomare had expected at the start. Because, even if Ecomare the entire investment of the housing of the porpoise basins covered gain and increase the admission of Ecomare, then there will emerge an unacceptable operating deficit for Ecomare annually. This is an unacceptable risk in these times. A lot has to happen and be renewed in the museums of Texel Museum Foundation (where Ecomare part of it). If we are such to make financial risks get, and a possible increase in entrance fees needed to cover the deficit, making us less decisive when it comes to renewal of exhibitions and the like. “

Now in the Memorandum of Understanding agreed deadline of July 1, 2016 has expired, SOS Dolphin is no longer bound to Ecomare and may seek other solutions Folkerts:. “I deeply regret that it is that way. I wear SOS Dolphin huge warm heart. I also think she regards organization and ideals fit us tremendously, but not at any price. I’m sure this organization elsewhere or find a good place. “

For both parties, it is a big disappointment to lose the move to Texel. The two shelters remain collaborate and share knowledge. Not only in the field of marine mammal care, but also in the educational field. So SOS Dolphin will today, on the Walvisdag at Ecomare, its newest educational programs traveling Whale Hospital ‘present.