together for the seals in Namibia

In collaboration with Malte Zierden and the organization Ocean Conservation Namibia, we from BRACENET were on site to protect the animals together.

Off the coast of Namibia, around Walvis Bay, thousands of Cape fur seals fight for survival every year.

They repeatedly become entangled in abandoned fishing nets, fishing lines, and plastic waste. The injuries are often life-threatening – but courageous local volunteers are doing everything they can to save the animals .

the bracenet X namibia collection

By purchasing products from the BRACENET Namibia collection, you support us and Ocean Conservation Namibia in continuing this important work.

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together for the seals in Namibia

A special adventure for the protection of animals

  • Die NGO Ocean Conservation Namibia stehen am Strand von Namibia und beobachten die Robben aus der Ferne, ob sie von Fischernetzen gefährdet sind

    At first, the seals were observed from a distance. Sometimes this lasted for days.

  • Malte Zierden steht mit der OCN am Strand von Namibia und beobachtet die Robben mit einem Fernglas aus der Ferne, ob sie von Fischernetzen gefährdet sind

    Over time, however, we were able to recognize more and more and, with the help of the experts at OCN, we got closer to the truth.

  • Malte Zierden, OCN und BRACENET laufen am Strand von Namibia auf eine Herde Robben zu, um ihnen zu helfen

    Now we need to act quickly to help the seals that are suffering from fishing nets.

  • Malte Zierden steht mit der OCN am Strand von Namibia und beobachtet die Robben, ob sie von Fischernetzen gefährdet sind

    A quick glance is needed to observe the seals to see if any of them are in danger.

  • Malte Zierden zieht am Strand von Namibia eine eingefangene Robbe aus dem Wasser, um sie von Fischernetzen zu befreien

    The affected seals were then carefully captured to free them from the cords and ropes.

  • Person hält eine Robbe am Kopf fest, damit sie von dem alten Fischernetz befreit werden kann

    In one day we were able to rescue 20 seals and free them from fishing lines and nets.

  • Ein altes Fischereiseil in blau wird von einer Person hochgehalten, im Hintergrund ein langer Sandstrand in Namibia

    The seals become entangled in ropes and nets, which are life-threatening for the animals.

  • Malte Zierden steht am Strand in Namibia und zeigt die Angelschnüre, die er von einer Robbe befreit hat, im Hintergrund das Meer

    Just like these longlines that Malte Zierden detached from a seal.

  • Robbe am Strand in Namibia, gerettet von der Ocean Conservation Namibia, Malte Zierden und BRACENET, im Hintergrund ein langer Sandstrand

    These encounters were intense – a real bond was formed that will stay with us for a long time.

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Der Tierschützer Malte Zierden steht am Strand von Namibia und hält in einer Hand geborgene Angelschnur und in der anderen Hand ein Armband daraus, im Hintergrund das Meer

your support helps

Your Namibia Bracenet means that one less piece of ghost net is drifting through the seas and can no longer threaten the seals.

From the nets and ropes we recovered during our mission, a unique Bracenet collection has now been created.

Learn more about our mission here!

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ocn - ocean conservation namibia

Ocean Conservation Namibia is a local NGO that cleans seals of trash every day.

With experience, courage, and tireless dedication, Katja, Naudé, and their team save countless animals and raise global awareness of the dangers of plastic and ghost nets.

With every purchase you support local marine conservation in Namibia, the work of OCN Namibia and send a clear message against the destruction of the oceans.

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Malte Zierden läuft am Strand von Namibia entlang, dreht sich um und lacht in die Kamera

malte zierden

Malte Zierden is an animal rights activist, content creator and activist who uses his reach to repeatedly draw attention to grievances.

With humor and heart, he stands up for those who have no voice.

We are always happy to support this and are very grateful for this valuable collaboration!

Die Ocean Conservation Namibia steht am Strand und beobachtet die Robben, ob sie von Fischernetzen gefährdet sind

Walvis Bay and the Cape fur seals

Walvis Bay is home to one of the world's largest Cape seal colonies. Tens of thousands of animals live there on the rugged Atlantic coast. But humans have drastically altered their habitat: abandoned fishing nets, so-called ghost nets, pose a constant threat.

Without help, many seals would die a painful death.

Thank you so much for your support!