MANY readers are likely to be concerned for the fate of whales and dolphins off the coast, which face many threats - including pollution, competition for food and shipping movements.

The Seawatch Foundation was set up in 1991 to monitor their distribition, to assess the problems and to advise government. It is a registered charity.

Although we receive some funding, we urgently need to build up the membership base in order to continue our work. The annual rate is £15 (£20 for families) which brings with it our regular newsletter, plus the other bulletins we publish from time to time.

Prospective members can subscribe by contacting me.

JAMES WRIGHT, Membership Officer, Seawatch Foundation, 11 Jersey Road, Oxford OX4 4RT. Tel 01865 717276.

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