Protect the Dolphins in the Moray Firth (Paul Oakley)

The Moray Firth is home to a pod of bottlenose dolphins who have been encouraged to live and breed in the area. They are one of only two resident pods in the UK. These dolphins can be observed from the shore - one of the few places in the world where this is possible. They live in a protected area, but the government are prepared to drive them away by granting two companies licences to carry out seismic testing in an area that encroaches on the boundary of this area.

This is some video footage we got the last time we were there, put to a piece of music from my CD - it's been done in a hurry because we don't have much time to fight this decision! Please watch the video and support the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society in their fight to save these dolphins and the area they live in. For more info go to www.wdcs.org.uk or let the government know what you think of their plans by emailing The Department of Energy and Climate Change at:

mfaa.2010@decc.gsi.gov.uk
(marked "Block 17/3 Appropriate Assessment")

You only have until October 12th 2010

Thank You,

Paul Oakley
www.paul-oakley.com

I am not affiliated to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society in any way, I just want to help protect these innocent dolphins.

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[PaulOakleyMusic]

The petition is now closed and has been sent to the government - thank you to everyone who signed.

[TheMrsnikkisixx]

Is this Chan0nry P0int? I was there at the weekend and met Charlie Phillips after c0mpleting the P0D Pl0d, amazing experience!! C0ngrats t0 M00nlight and her new calf!:)))

[PaulOakleyMusic]

@TheMrsnikkisixx

Hi, thanks for the comments, yes it is Chanonry point, taken in July. Please sign the petition (if you haven't already), otherwise we may never be able to see the dolphins there again.

[donvalleydon]

The world has gone mad and it is people like you who give us hope!

Thank you for making positive efforts........

[PaulOakleyMusic]

@donvalleydon

Thanks, but it's the collective effort of all of us that gives hope, and without your support we'd just be a lone voice that wouldn't get heard!

[PaulOakleyMusic]

We've also setup a petition to fight against the government plans to allow testing - please sign it to show your support:

w w w.thepetitionsite.c o m/1/save-the-moray-firth-dolph­ins/

(You need to remove the spaces in w w w and c o m - Youtube doesn't allow links in comments!!)

Thank you.

[PINEPUPPY]

Beautiful footage of some of the world's most wonderful and amazing creatures. The soundtrack is perfect for the film and enhances the sensitive nature of their plight. Hopefully the UK government will respond to the outcry of concerned citizens and act accordingly. These animals are almost magical. Great job on this video Paul & Brenda and hats off to you for speaking out!

Charlie & Karen in New York

[rockinfortheplanet]

What a breathtaking sight and a beautiful piece of music, we really cannot allow the dessimation of our natural wildlife in Britain, what will we tell our grandchildren when there is nothing of beauty left to inspire us? Please share this video far and wide and write to the dept of energy and climate change, every voice counts and the only victories for the voiceless are those that we have united to save, these days there is no other way to protect them than to speak up for compassion.

[CarolDougls]

These very special Dolphins look (and sound) so happy on the lovely footage by Brenda and Andrew, and as always, your music is perfect for it Paul..

Congratulations and thanks to all, for highlighting so well the plight of the bottlenose dolphins in the Moray Firth.

I hope the powers that be take heed.

Carol.

[draughnd]

Very nice! I will be sure to share!

[seriousmusicgermany]

Hello Paul, thanks for this video. Wonderful that you share the dolphins with us.

[KEEPTHEGREENALIVE]

Dear donvalleydon, Thank you for adding your voice to the causes that ultimately save lives! You give us hope too. Peace, Paul

[askalice50]

I've signed all the petitions I could find for the dolphins in the Moray Firth. Thank you for bringing this to the attention of the world.