San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

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Dear John,

Conservation is at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we created our pledge to preserve our oceans’ wildlife. The more people who step up to help, the closer we’ll be to making sustainable change.

I hope you’re inspired to sign it. Many have already. The more people who step up to help, the closer we’ll be to making sustainable change.

The Oceans Hub Pledge
I commit to becoming a good steward of the oceans and helping protect marine life and ecosystems.
I pledge to:
Take out what I take in. When visiting beaches, rivers, shorelines, lakes, and ponds, leave nothing behind but your footprints—take trash and plastic out when you go.
Become a conscious consumer. Only purchase fish and seafood from sustainable sources.
Recycle plastic goods and materials that can end up in our oceans.
Be mindful when boating, swimming, or snorkeling not to disturb or harm wildlife.
Take care near dune grasses and tidal ponds that provide habitats for plants and animals.
Speak out. You have a voice in what happens to our planet. Share your commitment with friends, family, and nature lovers you know.

Unlike their polar cousins, African penguins live on the sunny coast of southwestern Africa. They are currently listed as endangered. Human encroachment, oil spills, environmental changes, and reduced numbers of the fish they eat have severely reduced their population.

African penguin numbers have declined by 70 percent in the last 20 years.

We work with conservation partners in South Africa to help rescue, rehabilitate, and release injured penguins. These efforts have enabled many of these penguins to successfully breed in their native habitat, increasing the species population.

African penguins are just one of the ocean species we’re working with, in collaboration with our global partners. Arctic polar bears and other wildlife species also face challenges from climate change.

These are challenges we want to overcome. Taking the pledge is a step to show your commitment to protecting our oceans. One step leads to another, and then another. That’s how we inspire hope for the future.

Thank you again for being an ally to the Alliance—and for wildlife worldwide.

P.S. Will you give a one-time gift to help us protect, rescue, rehabilitate, and save ocean wildlife? Penguins, polar bears, and many more ocean species will thank you for your generosity!

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