Deputy PM Visits Seal Sanctuary


The Cornish Seal Sanctuary hosted a visit by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 5th March 2015.

The Lib Dem leader toured the Sanctuary meeting its staff and resident seals and other animals to highlight green achievements across the UK and the countdown to an end to free plastic shopping bags, which from October 5th will cost 5p.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 5th March 2015
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 5th March 2015 "Plastic is a serious hazard for marine life, including seals," said Animal Care Supervisor Tamara Cooper, "and plastic bags are one of the biggest killers".

"We are delighted there will be an obligatory charge on plastic bags, and echo the Deputy Prime Minister´s hopes that reusable bags quickly become second nature."

Mr Clegg said he had made protecting the environment a priority.
"We made ambitious promises and I´m proud to say that in the last four years we´ve made real changes that will conserve our environment for years to come".

"It is so important that we stop polluting our environment and protect our natural spaces and wildlife," he added.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 5th March 2015
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 5th March 2015 Sentiments very much shared by the Sanctuary, who´s General Manager, Trevor Broome, told his VIP guest about the work of its partner charity the newly launched Sea Life Trust, including its campaigning for a new tranche of Marine Conservation Zones around the UK.

He urged the Deputy PM to lend his support to this mission too.
Among the resident and rescued seals Mr Clegg was introduced to was 37-year-old common seal Babyface, the oldest common seal in captivity who in spite of his advancing years and having only one eye has managed to sire two pups, Bo and Buddy, with females Sija and Luna in the last two years.

"Mr Clegg also met our resident grey seals and learned about some of the more serious casualties we have had in the past with terrible injuries sustained from getting tangled in discarded fish nets," said Tamara.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg on 5th March 2015


Press Release issued by the Cornish Seal Sanctuary
For more details contact: Georgina Shannon, Marketing & PR Coordinator on 01326 221361
Issue Date: 10th March 2015

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