National park Wadden Sea
As part of the donation campaign "Your VAT advantage for a good cause", the proWIN pro nature foundation has been supporting the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park for five years since 2021 with an annual donation of 28,888.89 euros.
This generous support enables the implementation of important projects for the protection of marine mammals and the unique nature in this area.
Thanks to funding from the proWIN pro nature Foundation, the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park Authority was able to develop the Robben.app. This innovative app, which has been in use since October 2023, makes it possible to report stranded seals and whales quickly and efficiently. Seal rescuers can use the app to obtain all the information they need to reach the location quickly and rescue the animals.
The Robben.App serves both the public and experts. It not only offers an easy way to report marine mammal sightings, but also provides comprehensive information about native marine mammals such as grey seals, harbor seals and harbor porpoises. The app also shows nearby nature information centers where interested parties can find out more about marine mammal protection.
The Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park is one of the most important national parks in Germany and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It stretches along the North Sea coast of Schleswig-Holstein and covers an area of 4,400 square kilometers. The Wadden Sea is a unique ecosystem that provides a habitat for numerous animal and plant species and serves as a resting place for millions of migratory birds every year.
The national park administration is intensively committed to the protection and care of this sensitive natural area. Its most important tasks include the preservation of biodiversity, the promotion of environmental education and the implementation of scientific research projects. One focus is on the protection of marine mammals, which are frequently sighted along the coasts of Schleswig-Holstein. Every year, 2,500 to 3,000 marine mammal discoveries are reported and processed here.
Since its launch, the seal.app has already been downloaded many times and is used regularly. The seal rescuers report numerous successful reports that have been processed quickly and accurately thanks to the app. Shortly after its launch, the Robben.App is already making a significant contribution to the rescue and protection of seals and whales on the Schleswig-Holstein coast.
The positive response to the Robben.App shows the great interest and commitment of the public to marine mammal protection. The intention is to continue developing the app beyond the project period and establish it in the long term.
The proWIN pro nature Foundation is proud to make such a significant contribution to the protection of the Schleswig-Holstein Wadden Sea National Park and its marine mammals with its donation. We look forward to the coming years of cooperation and the further positive developments made possible by our support.
