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The sea birds. They're always there -- accompanying us with their beautiful presence during our fishing trips. Unfortunately, they really have no way of protecting themselves from some of the hazards that we may thoughtlessly present during our  time on the water. Many of these tragedies can and should be prevented with just a bit of knowledge and consideration. Please take a few minutes to read these simple suggestions than can really go a long way toward protecting our fine-feathered friends.

Also see "Please don't feed the seabirds"

	Cut all the rings on the 6 pack plastics
	Cut the plastic seal ring from milk, medicine bottles etc.
	When boating do not allow plastic bags, soda cans or bottles, plastic food wrappers get into the waterways. Tie them in knots and dispose of properly when you get to shore
	Do not allow monofilament fishing line get into the water (it takes 600 YEARS for it to decompose!!). It can not only harm the birds but dolphin, turtles and fish.
	Don't throw your filleted fish carcass to the birds, it can cause internal damage.
	If a bird gets caught in your fishing line do not cut the line! When the bird goes back to the mangroves at night to roost the line will get caught in the branches and the bird will slowly die. Instead, slowly and carefully bring bird to you, cover his head with towel or hat, [not seeing you will quiet him down,] push barb of hook through the skin, cut barb off, then back out the remainder of the hook. We will try to have diagrams or pictures on how to extract a hook. There are sensitive parts such as the eyes you should not attempt to remove a hook from. Leave that to a professional.

Donations

Donations to Save Our Seabirds are always appreciated and are fully tax-deductible.
 

With Save our Seabirds, 100% of your donations go to help the birds, support our education programs and to defray expenses. S.O.S. is a completely volunteer organization!
 

To donate to S.O.S simply call 813 633 1210 – or send them to Save Our Seabirds, Inc. 2709 CR 579 Wimauma 33598 . or go to www.saveourseabirds.org

Volunteering for S.O.S.

S.O.S. is always looking for good volunteers. If you are located close to the Tampa Bay - St. Petersburg area or even if you don't, you can help!

Volunteers are especially needed in the following areas:

Hospital Help - working in the hospital involves helping with medications, feeding, general care, cleaning cages, ponds and facilities.
 

Rescue Teams - work in the field, capturing, rescuing and transporting wildlife to the facility
 

Writing Grant Proposals - Like to write? Experienced in grant writing? We need writing and filing of applications for grant funds - (you need not be in the local area to do this...it can be done in any location in the US!)
 

Public Relations - "getting the word out" working with the media.

Educational Programs - presenting our educational seminars to schools and groups.
 

If you would be interested in any of these volunteer positions, please contact us! It's a rewarding activity! Just call 813 633 1210 – or write to Save Our Seabirds, Inc. 2709 CR 579 Wimauma. or go to www.saveourseabirds.org