In 2025, CETASEA celebrates 10 years of commitment to protecting marine mammals and their natural habitats.
To mark this decade of action, we invite you to take part in a unique European mobilization. Throughout the year, let's organize initiatives that raise awareness, bring people together, and take action to preserve the oceans.
Every initiative will be highlighted on our website and social media to inspire others to take action.
Together, let's make 2025 a memorable year for oceans and marine mammals.
For more information and to register your event, contact us at
contact@cetasea.eu.
The proposed law provides for the end of the captivity of wild species used for commercial purposes, and provides for the creation of "refuges" or "sanctuaries" to provide care or accommodate animals whose owners separate. With nearly 300 dolphins in European facilities, 75% of which were born in captivity, transition centers for which Cetasea presents a realistic concept are essential.
Our plan guarantees a future for captive marine mammals that will be studied and considered for each individual, on a case-by-case basis by marine mammal professionals and specialized veterinarians. The living environment proposed by the Cetasea project is adequate and conducive to the well-being of the species.
Cetasea aims to create a network of sanctuaries/refuges for marine mammals.
The conservation project will be interesting and active in this sense. Our facilities will work with existing parks to advance conservation and wellness work.
France is one of the only countries to be surrounded by two seas and one ocean, so it is interesting to create several centers. Note that in Holland, they are building the 5th center, while there is already a large marine park in addition that already hosts marine mammals) and yet their coast is very small….And everything works!
We are located in the heart of Europe which is home to many zoos and circuses. Europe is the victim of many strandings. It is useful to create a European network. This is what we are proposing with our European plan. We could welcome seals in distress, relieve suffering wild dolphins, even if we can only save a small percentage!
Our refuges/sanctuaries will also have research projects, the conservation project which was established by a Doctor of Biology specialist in dolphins and above all an educational program,we protect what we know.
We must put our protection plan for marine mammals on the same footing as for other species (terrestrial and birds).
Cetasea brings together scientists, veterinarians experienced in the care of marine mammals and also committed caregivers.
We also have good partners, unity is strength!
Dolphins are real ecological sentinels of the health of ecosystems...
Protecting them means protecting all species, protecting us!
Cetasea is a recognized association of general interest, this should not remain just a name but a real commitment!
Sponsor of the association
With "le Grand Bleu", Jean-Marc Barr's life changed dramatically, first thanks to his role but also by his knowledge of the sea. He continued as a freediver and sounded the alarm because t is high time to take care of our oceans and the species that live there.
Half of the oxygen in the atmosphere comes from the oceans thanks to phytoplankton.
The dolphin, with its smile and friendly air, is the ambassador of marine animals, it plays a role in marine ecosystems. A great honor for Cetasea!
Founder and Director CETASEA
President
Assistant Secretary. Responsible for marine mammals at the Zoological Garden of Antwerp (Belgium)
Experienced marine mammal veterinarian
Doctor of Biology
Managing Director of the Doué-la-Fontaine Bioparc and the Sables d'Olonne Zoo
Veronique SERVAIS
Researcher and Professorat the University of Liege.
Nature and environment photographer
Former pro surfer and singer-songwriter
Surfer and painter
Geologist oceanographer and founder NEO MANAGEMENT