Frankie Hobro
Owner and Director: Ms
Sustainability and My Net Zero Journey
How it all began
Mauritius
Critically endangered species
Hands on animal rescue experience
Zambia
Mutello
Village To prevent persecution and ensure survival of critically endangered Black-Cheeked Lovebird
Mexico
El Pardito Island, Sea of Cortez Employment of local fishermen previously catching mantas for monitoring and conservation work
Maldives Kendoo Island
Local school built in return for stopping turtle meat and egg collection
Seychelles
Aride Cousine
Endangered Endemic Species
Endemic giganticism
Turtle breeding programmes
Hawksbill and Green turtles
Ensures maximum hatchling survival Safe environment away from most natural predators.
Purchased in March 2007
Many British people are unaware of marine biodiversity Even fewer get to see it Seeing and being involved promotes understanding and the need for protection 24 permanent staff and 45-50 seasonal staff
ANGLESEY
SEA ZOO - a great educational tool! Native British marine life up close!
Over 150 different species, all British
British marine life is as exciting as tropical!
All water pumped directly from the Menai Strait so the system has natural seasonality and temperature.
All native stock minimises ethical issues and travel miles and allows sustainable practise of constant stock rotation
Started from Day 1, March 2007
Natural sea water = USP
This enabled:
Conversion to all British Sustainable, ethical, reduces costs
Natural environment promotes animal welfare and breeding
Ability to lead by example and influence others
Many people are unaware of the marine biodiversity in British seas Seeing and being involved promotes understanding and the need for protection
Underlying sustainability theme fundamental to the business
Net Zero Actions
Increasing
carbon footprint,
waste, improving efficiency,
endangered species for
Influencing
to
sustainability Reducing
reducing
sourcing locally & ethically Restoring, conserving and preserving Breeding
reintroduction
restore wild populations, rescuing rehabilitating injured animals, protecting marine environment
and educating others Outreach and education, community action such as beach cleans and anti-plastics, leading by example
Increasing sustainability
Many small or gradual changes/investments over time Larger investments when funds were available Process management – waste disposal and energy use Equipment replacement – pumps & systems, LED lights Data collection & monitoring – reacting & making changes
Sustainability Measures
bags ban in 2008
and composting over 95% of waste by 2013
sustainable, ethical and Fairtrade
of goods for café and gift shop
reusable equipment in café
policy in staff handbook
investment in more energy efficient methods and
across the site
of PV panels fitted in 2016 to hugely reduce energy costs
energy lighting and most
efficient equipment
scheme introduced across site in
but in the
it
Plastic
Recycling
Local,
sourcing
Entirely
Environmental
Constant
equipment
50kw
Low
energy
possible Refill
2019
Better overall visitor experience Large initial investment
long term
saves money as well as the environment!
Branded Refillables & reusables 2 free water refill stations
50kw PV panels EV chargers from PV panels
Restoring, conserving & preserving Breeding endangered British species for reintroduction to restore wild populations seahorses Lobsters
Breeding and Conservation Lobster Hatchery of
Wales Rear and release programme • Established with grant funding in 1989 when lobster stocks crashed. • Conservation value less essential today. • Continues as educational and research facility.
300-500 1 and 2-year-old juvenile lobsters released every year in suitable rocky shore habitat
Endangered Species Research
lobster
Crawfish/Spiny
Endangered Species Research
breeding
2 British species Both species Data Deficient on IUCN red list
British Seahorse
and conservation programme
British Seahorse breeding and conservation programme
Unique in the UK Aim to release individuals to recolonise the British coast
Wider Research & Conservation Projects
Red squirrels Co-ordinated by Menter MÔn, collaboration Anglesey-wide Water voles monitoring and research with Menter MÔn
Site Management Wildflower and set aside areas Nest boxes, hibernation boxes and habitat piles Organic methods
Marine Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation
Seabirds seals cetaceans Rescue team on site with all equipment and expertise for call-outs.
Seals and pups
Cetaceans
2 juvenile Common dolphins Pwllheli May 2017 Adult Common dolphin Tan-Y-Foel October 2017
Menai the Turtle
Adult female Olive Ridley turtle
Found washed up on the beach outside ASZ drive on Nov 12th by a member of the public
Olive Ridley turtles have never been recorded in British waters before (records go back to 1748)
The species is normally found in the Pacific and Indian Oceans
Transfer to Gran Canaria
Monday 19th June 2017
Washed up on Talacre Beach November 30th 2021 Kemps Ridley turtle from the Gulf of Mexico Rarest turtle species in the world Tally the Turtle
Recovery For imminent re-release
Influencing & educating
Environmental Hub for community beach cleans Data collection Public engagement
Bilingual education packages, bespoke and by request All levels from pre-school to postgraduate and even U3A. No limit on group size All extra education materials, curricular based worksheets and risk assessments provided Specialised guided tours / lectures / presentations Beach Safaris, Beach cleans, Interactive talk with diver in the tank, Touchpool and strandline discovery sessions Educational Focus
Seashore Safari
Beach Cleans With
Several times every year Data from surveys goes towards global Beachwatch database co-ordinated by MCS
local community groups, university, schools, local council
Beach and marine litter issues
Changing behaviour through engagement
Benefits to Business Performance
Better overall visitor experience
More visitors, happier visitors, more engaged visitors
A greater ‘call to action’ for the common good Increased community spirit and support More people collaboratively working towards a Net Zero future
Benefits to Business Performance
A long term investment
running costs short-term
efficiency
Reduces
Increases
Saves substantial amounts of money in the long term Increased profits
Benefits to Business Performance
Profile Raising Best practice and leading by example Greater business exposure & increased opportunities Recognised as a sustainability champion Numerous awards and accolades Valuable contributor on sustainability and conservation issues Media coverage to promote conservation, to raise public awareness, to protect and preserve Influencing decision makers
Going Forward
‘The Green Revolution’ ‘The Race to Zero’ Increased investment in sustainable practice and construction More incentives for businesses to do the right thing – large and small More funding and support for businesses following sustainable practices
Collaboration with NGOs & Other Partners
www.angleseyseazoo.co.uk frankie@angleseyseazoo.co.uk