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monica16
Review for Sirenian International, Colonial Beach, VA, USA
On march 14th 2008 an orphaned manatee calf was rescued in the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic and taken to the National Aquarium in Santo Domingo. Sirenian International quickly responded to our emergency situation with a small grant to help cover immediate expenses related to health and nutritional needs of the orphaned manatee. During a visit to the Dominican Republic in April 2008, Dr. Caryn Self-Sullivan personally visited the National Aquarium and volunteered to help with this new born calf, sharing her knowledge and expertise with the veterinary staff. She also participated in a workshop at the Autonomous University of Santo Domingo and gave lectures about Sirenians to undergraduate students, showing her commitment to education and awareness.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The excellent emergency response to a orphaned manatee calf.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Give them more money!
What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
The undeniable enthusiasm for their work... their passion for manatee conservation is truly remarkable.
Ways to make it better...
if the manatee calf would have lived, since we had readied an application for a small grant to further manatee conservation in the Dominican Republic, and that way our relationship with Sirenian International would´ve been longer lasting.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
About once a year
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2008
