We invite schools, ecology clubs, church groups, organizations and individuals to participate. Save The Whales is producing a CD entitled "Songs to Heal the Planet," songs for children, sung by children, the Beluga Kids. The information will be on our website when the CD is completed. Our purpose is to bring environmental messages with music to children that they will enjoy hearing and singing.
Our goal is to have government officials listen to the children, singing around the earth to bring global awareness to the importance of protecting the oceans and saving the whales for future generations.
Never underestimate the power of children working in earnest for a common goal. In the 1980s, school children across the United States flooded government officials with letters requesting them to stop the killing of dolphins that were trapped and drowning in fishing nets. Children were largely responsible for the "Dolphin Safe" labeling on tuna cans, and the enforcement of legislation to protect the mammals.
This moving "Save The Whales" song created by Joan Cobb, a writer and music teacher, inspired Russian pianist Yury Rahubin to have children sing from every country as a plea for the whales. This song is performed by MaggyMay Trout from California, USA, who was 11 years old at the time of recording. Join us in this annual event, and help spread the word in your community to encourage participation.
The purpose of Save The Whales is to educate children and adults about marine mammals, their environment and their preservation. Save The Whales was founded by 14-year-old Maris Sidenstecker and her mother in 1977. Maris designed a T-shirt with a blue whale and the slogan, "Save The Whales" after reading a magazine article on whaling and an organization was founded. Maris eventually became a marine biologist and leads the organization today, along with her mother.
If you have questions, please contact:
Save The Whales
1192 Waring Street
Seaside, CA 93955
Phone: 831.899.9957
Fax: 831.394.5555
Email: maris@savethewhales.org
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