Monday, June 21, 2010

How You Can Help In The Gulf!!

The World Animal Awareness Society - WA2S.org is in the Gulf on a scientific expedition - ALL EYES ON THE GULF (AEOTG) Documenting the impact on the wildlife, as well as locating oiled or injured wildlife for the proper authorities to capture and rehabilitate.



Partnering organizations include:
* Kinship circle, who is providing support via FEMA certified disaster responders specializing in animal rescue.
http://www.KinshipCircle.org/
* EcoRigs.org, who is providing support via underwater footage around area oil rigs, EcoRigs is a non-profit made up of researchers, scientists, and biologists.
http://EcoRigs.org/
* Sustainable Ecosystem Restoration, who is providing support via aerial footage.
http://www.restoreecosystems.com/

If you are interested in becoming a partner in our expedition contact us at info@WA2S.org

To share the data quickly with the world WA2s.org is populating a Google map with photos, videos, volunteer daily logs and other information regarding this disaster and the wildlife in the regions.

Click on an icon on the map to see more...
Map Link: http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=116805126026594259963.000488b4476038d72fd7e&source=embed&ll=29.568679%2C-88.632202&spn=2.713596%2C5.817261&z=8

Mr. Tom McPhee is currently in the Gulf as team leader of his second team of filmmakers, photojournalists, FEMA certified disaster responders, experienced animal rescuers, researchers, and concerned citizens in the "ALL EYES ON THE GULF" expedition to help chronicle this enormous disaster. The team is collecting visual data from ground and air levels. Team members also act as "spotters" of the affected wildlife and are assisting the Unified Area Command with locating the animals for their capture and care.

We have been communicating with various animal groups, marine biologists, scientists/researchers, government agencies, and universities who are assisting with our work and collaborating on our interactive map so that we can get ALL EYES ON THE GULF!

How You Can Help?
Donate at http://www.WA2S.org/
Spread the Word to your friends and the media, get your local paper or tv news to run a story.
Volunteer your home, your boat, or your expertise

Needs:
WA2S.org is in URGENT need of a Boat the sleeps 4-6 people
Go Pro Underwater Cameras with kits
Homes along the Gulf for our volunteers to stay
Donations to cover rental vehicles, fuel costs, boat
Other supplies for an extended stay in the regions

contact: info@WA2S.org

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