TAF Achievements in 2024

TAF - The Animal Fund was created March 3th, 2015. Aspiring to inform and educate about the ocean and its marine life's deterioration and to find solutions, the association has accomplished numerous achievements since then.

Year 2024

  1. Collaboration with Whale watching companies. During the initial months, TAF collaborated with additional whale watching companies, emphasizing the need for guidelines and rules to safeguard the welfare of whales (Jan-Feb);
  2. Clean-up operations in collaboration with tourist offices in remote areas (Feb);
  3. In collaboration with university IUM, we were pleased to participate in their conference about overpackaging and thank IUM students for raising funds to TAF (March);
  4. A huge honour to connect with Dr Silvia Earle during Monaco Ocean week, and to discuss how to be part of creating hope spots (March); 
  5. During Monaco Ocean week, TAF had the privilege of hosting a conference addressing the decline in biodiversity and its profound implications for humanity (March);
  6. School intervention for 25 children (March);
  7. Another 28 students got educated about the whales and their importances to humanity. How to protect them and ourselves.(March);
  8. TAF school visit showcased the incredible world of whales, educating students about their vital role in marine ecosystem (April);
  9. We were pleased to collaborate with a dedicated teacher who had already primed the 20 students and engaged them in ocean-related topics (April);
  10. Some 26 motivated CM1 students were educated about the challenges facing biodiversity, and solutions were presented to empower everyone to enact positive change (April);
  11. We educated 100 children about the magnificent whales and dolphins and how we can all contribute to their protection (April);
  12. Clean-up event in Denmark in collaboration with schools (April);
  13. TAF has been named “Best Marine Conservation Organization 2024 – France” for the Non- Profit Organisation Awards hosted by Acquisition International (April);
  14. In collaboration with TAF and R4 Clothing, EDHEC students organized a remarkable sustainable fashion show event, featuring eco-friendly clothing and screening a documentary on fast fashion (April);
  15. Happy to collaborate with NEAT Hotel, Ponta Delgada who earned the prestigious Travelife Certification, which is the best and highest level of certification that a tour operator can reach globally (May); 
  16. We are grateful to have the pleasure to team up with Futurismo in the Azores and hear about their projects and commitments to safeguard the nature (May);
  17. Azores whale watching
    Combining marine biologists’ expertise with ocean conservation efforts! We were proud to see the safety measures in action (May);
  18. We had a delightful day teaching 28 enthusiastic school children about the wonders of the ocean and how to protect it (May);
  19. We had so much fun with 26 children eager to learn more about whales and dolphins and how to protect them (May);
  20. Step by step, one by one, and together, we can create miracles for ocean protection. Thank you to the 27 motivated children who participated in our education (May);
  21. Another 25 super engaged children participated in our ocean quizzes and learned how we can all change our habits to protect the planet. Thank you to the school and the children (May);
  22. Almost the end of the school term and we are thrilled to have met so many engaged schoolchildren. Today we thank another 27 children for becoming new Ocean Heroes (June);
  23. Celebrating World Ocean Day with more than 200 school children and their teachers. In collaboration with Ville de Nice. We thank all for their engagement during our educational clean-up operation (June); 
  24. Beer-Ocean quiz evening with our partner Blue Coast Brewery. We’re proud to be featured on their popular Blonde beer, a bestseller! Three fantastic teams won boxes of delicious Blue Coast beers!  Thank you to all participants for joining us and making the event a success (June);
  25. TAF co-hosted an ocean conference in Oslo, feature leading voices in ocean preservation, exploring key issues such as ocean innovation, education’s role in awareness, and sustainable solutions. Speakers: Ross Brooks, Katapult Ocean, Berit Legrand, Founder & CEO of TAF -The Animal Fund, and Alex Alcocer, Professor of Robotics and Control at OsloMet Oceanlab. ( September);
  26. TAF joined the NICE Climate Summit, featuring remarkable speakers including Fondation de la Mer, the maritime transport section, No more Plastic founder and more.. (September)
  27. TAF organized a major cleanup event in collaboration with ville and the port de Beaulieu, Baia Bella restaurant, Breathe and Rebreathe association and Blue Coast (September);
  28. “Kick for the Whales” – An innovative TAF event with Karate world champion Christophe Pinna and TAF ambassador. Teaching the children and youth about the common values; respect and discipline for oneself and the planet (October);
  29. TAF visited IOS (International School Oslo) and gave a conferecnce about the significance of whales for humanity and the challenges they face during migration (November);
  30. Research into Norway’s whale-watching industry, including visits to key areas, now a major hub with numerous operators (November);
  31. TAF got nominated  by Global award;  as the winner of Marine organisation of the year 2024/2025 (November);
  32. During the World Coastal Rowing Championship, TAF hosted a stand to raise awareness about endangered ocean. We were honored to engage in discussions with His Highness Prince Albert II and witness our ambassador Adrian Miramon’s remarkable victory for the third consecutive year. ( December); 
  33. Students at ISN held a TAF stand promoting our mission to the many guests during their annula winter fête. We thank the students for creating awareness about our campaigns and for rasing funds for TAF (December);
  34. We hosted our last event of the year to honor our supporters and members at our charity Christmas party, where we were spoiled by many great donors who contributed to our tombola.  Thank you all for your continued support during 2024.