SeaWorld Conservation Fund Surpasses $19 Million in Grants; Ten New Grants Made to Marine-Specific Programs in 2021
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The SeaWorld Conservation Fund today announced its reached a milestone of more than $19 million in grants to organizations focused on the conservation of animals and their ecosystems. This includes 10 new grants made in 2021 for marine-specific programs spanning animal conservation and crisis, marine fish sustainability, marine aquatic debris cleanup, preservation of freshwater habitats, and a project to end lethal fishing gear entanglements by advancing ropeless fishing. Various marine animal species directly benefitting from these 2021 grants include penguins, dolphins, porpoises, and whales. Since its creation in 2003, more than 541 different marine-specific conservation projects across all seven continents have received funding and scientific support through fund grants.
- ORLANDO,Fla., Jan. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The SeaWorld Conservation Fund today announced its reached a milestone of more than $19 million in grants to organizations focused on the conservation of animals and their ecosystems.
- Various marine animal species directly benefitting from these 2021 grants include penguins, dolphins, porpoises, and whales.
- Since its creation in 2003, more than 541 different marine-specific conservation projects across all seven continents have received funding and scientific support through fund grants.
- The 2021 grants awarded to marine-related animal and ecosystems projects include:
Marine animal rescue and conservation is fundamental to the SeaWorld mission.