Safety Nets Campaign

"The Safety Nets© campaign is an admirably ambitious venture of which I am proud to be patron. It addresses the topical issue of dolphin and whale conservation in an imaginative way and I have faith that the charity will prove to the nation that these mammals require protection." David Essex

Scientists estimate that nearly 1,000 whales, dolphins and porpoises drown every day after becoming tangled in fishing nets and other fishing gear however, in reality, the figures are probably at least 10 times that amount.

The Marine Connection launched its' Safety Nets© campaign to help raise public awareness to the hundreds of dolphins and whales which continue to die after being caught in fishing nets.

To highlight the issue and raise awareness of the campaign, many celebrities and leading fashion designers personally customised pairs of fishnet stockings, under the theme of "These Fishnets Don't Kill Dolphins"

Agent Provocateur	Betty Jackson	Frank Skinner
Bryan Adams	David Essex	Heather Mills McCartney
Joanna Lumley	Pierce Brosnan

The Marine Connection are delighted that so many celebrities have pledged their support to help save dolphins and whales via the charity's Safety Nets© campaign.

Other supporters include; Tamzin Outhwaite, Alistair McGowan, William Roache, Virginia McKenna, Rhona Cameron, Natalie Casey, Saffron, Lady Patsy Puttnam also West Ham, Arsenal, Liverpool and Everton football clubs. A selection of stockings were sold at auction during one of the charity's main annual fundraising events in London, the profits of which directly help support the Marine Connections' work and projects worldwide. Click here for information on the event.

"This is an issue which has been known about for so long now, it's inconceivable that this slaughter is still continuing so needlessly. Good luck with your fantastic campaign." Alistair McGowan