TAF Events

Upcoming Events

All year 2024– Educational work

TAF intervenes in schools, organizations, and events. If you are interested in volunteering, please send us an email: info@theanimalfund.net

March 20th, 2024 - TAF Conference, Monaco Ocean week

What causes a decline in biodiversity and how does it impact humanity? Discover the secrets of krill and delve into its crucial role in ocean health. Uncover the dynamics of the ecosystem and explore ways to safeguard our ocean together. Enjoy the film Tahlequah based on a true story. Join us for an enriching conference as we explore the wonders of the ocean, revealing its profound impact on every one of us.

Please sign up info@theanimalfund.net

March 14th, 2024 - IUM Conference

Students from IUM are partnering with TAF to organize a conference on overpackaging.


All are invited to attend at IUM’s premises;
Le Stella, 14 Rue Hubert Clerissi, 98000 Monaco

Last events

February, 2024 - Whale watching companies

Twice a year, whales migrate to Uvita for feeding and breeding purposes. Currently, there are no regulations in place for boating, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts in this regard.

February, 2024 - 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. We were pleased to witness their enthusiasm for learning about conservation, with some already taking proactive steps towards ocean protection.

2023

December 5th, 2023 - Christmas celebration

After a year of extensive educational work and campaigns, we celebrated with our supporters, volunteers, members, advisers, and ambassadors at our annual Christmas party.

December 2-3rd, 2023- World costal rowing competition

We were honered for the 3rd year to be partner with Aviron Monaco/ Société nautique de Monaco for the world coastal rowing 🚣‍♀️ competition. A huge congrats to the winners and a welcome back next year ! Well done to President Mathias Raymond and the team for the excellent organisation!

November 18-26th, 2023 - EWWR

This year's theme for the European week of waste reduction (EWWR) was PACKAGING! There is a lot to be done worldwide. In collaboration with students worldwide, we showed various alternatives to packaging.

October 1st, 2023 - New Partner PETGREENS

TAF is thrilled to introduce its new partner, PET GREENS – an organic dog food crafted exclusively from natural ingredients. Pet Greens doesn't only prioritize well-being "in the bowl," but also has a strong commitment to the well-being of our planet.

September 23rd, 2023 - Stands at La Fête du Musée

Thank you to all who joined the Fête du Musée in Monaco. Lots of actives during the day for all age groups. TAF was proud to be among the participants hosting its educational stands .

September 21st, 2023 - School education

Education is what matters and a new school was introduced to our programs. We thank the children and teachers for active participation and for welcoming us!

September 16th, 2023 - World Clean Up Day

WORLD CLEANUP DAY ! An immense thanks for all TAF volunteers who joined us and picked up a huge amount of trash and got informed about the damaging effect of plastic waste. A total of 306 kilos were collected! Bravo to all participants 👏👏👏👏 and a big thank you to Blue Coast Brewing for your support and donation of sixpacks to the 3 biggest waste collectors!

June 21st, 2023 - TAF stand at Yoga event Monaco

A huge applause to the organizers Yoga Shala Monaco for this impressive event with great energy and optimism. 2 hours of pure flow of positive vibes with music and dancers. We were proud to be among the partners and thank Nathalie, Careen, Cathy and all the dedicated team behind for welcoming us. Ocean Seeds were giving out to increase the ocean vegetation . A wonderful idea ! Thanks for spreading love for the ocean !

June 8th, 2023 - World Ocean Day

Thank you to the engaged participants who joined our World Ocean day celebration with our partner Blue Coast Brewery. We had 3 ocean quizzes and 3 teams winning great prizes from Blue Coast. Thank you to the brewery and Celina for the organisation.

June 8th, 2023 - World Ocean Day

A huge thanks to the 12 School classes, more than 300 children and teachers who too part in our educational clean up. We thank the maison d’environment Nice, métropole côte d’azur and the département properte métropole for their super collaboration and help as always. Nothing could have been possible without our great volunteers who informed the children about the ocean, it’s marine life and what we all can do to preserve our planet . Thank you so much for always being ready to commit.

June 7th, 2023 - Ocean21 Conference

In the light of the WORLD OCEAN DAY, we hosted 3 events in two days starting with conference for lycée and environmental delegates in Nice in collaboration with Ocean21 . We thank Catherine Charbit for the organisation, the lycée and students for their participation and our volunteers for taking part in this important mission

May 12th, 2023 - Education

Our last school education for this season and we thank the 2 classes for their great engagement. Thanks to our volunteers at Sciencespo for joining and helping.

May 5th, 2023 - School education

OCEAN protection education matters! The seeds have been planted - the harvest is coming … as we are thrilled to witness an even greater commitment from the youth to help protect the environment. We thank the many super motivated children and their school for taking part in our educational program.

April 29, 2023 - Stands during RUGBY SOLIDAIRE CHALLENGE

TAF was proud to be a charity partner at RUGBY SOLIDAIRE CHALLENGE and to host educational stands for children and adults.

April 20, 2023 - Conferences in Denmark

TAF hosted a private conference with focus on the oceans' importances and the threats to the ecosystem and mankind.

April 20, 2023 - School education Denmark

An applause to the knowledgeable students in Copenhagen who attended our conference and workshop. Thank you to the school for welcoming us. Education is a must for a bigger change in the world.

April 19, 2023 - Conference Docken, DK

We sincerely thank all participants who joined our conference at Docken Copenhagen for their engagement. A big appreciation to Docken for hosting us and to Marianne Hansen for organizing it. Thanks also to R4 clothing for an inspiring and informative presentation about fast fashion.

April 19th, 2023 - Conference at Monday

TAF was pleased to host a conference at Monday TV station and proud to witness their sustainable approach.

April 13th, 2023 - Conference at EDHEC university

TAF was pleased to host a stand in collaboration with our partner Edocean during EDHEC university day.

March 31, 2023 Education

50 children enjoyed our educational program and we thank the motivated students and school for your engagement.

March 30th, 2023 - School Education

Another 25 motivated school children got educated of the importance of whales and why we must protect them.

March 24th, 2023 - Conference at Monaco Yacht Club

WHALES - The eyes of humanity! We were honored to host our conference during Monaco Ocean Week and thank MOW23, Fpa2 and the many participants who joined us.

March 20th, 2023 - Workshop; ocean and whale protection

A day-long workshop at the school, teaching about the dangers facing the ocean, whales and dolphins.

March 17, 2023 - Education

A fun afternoon with another 27 children who were very aware about the importance of ocean protection.

March 16, 2023 - School Education

TAF puts an honor in its education and informs class by class about how each of us can make a difference and help marine life

February 8th-21st, 2023 - Whale watching tour guide

TAF's founder was a volunteer tour guide and monitor on whale watching tours in the Domenica Republic for 2 weeks, and had the pleasure of adding TAF's knowledge about the importance of whales in our ecosystems and marine conservation.

January 28th - February 4th, 2023 - Silverbank

Beautiful encounters with humpback whales and an increased understanding of their behaviour during the mating and breeding season.

January 21-23, 2023 - Club Hemmingway D.R.

A great STEP forward ! In this hotel / club resort they have now stopped the use of plastic bottles which TAF found and commented on last year. We are extremely happy that also new initiatives will follow as they are much into a full ecological approach ! Thank you to the manager and team.

January 2023 - Interview with partner Invisible HK

Interview and collaboration with partner Invisible Hong Kong, to share more in Issue 10 of #EcoWithAttitude.

2022

December 2022 - New partner Vivacqua

We welcome our new partner Vivacqua . All their products are made of recycled plastic in Indonesia. We look forward to a fruitful collaboration.

December 8th, 2022 - Conference UCL London

We were honored to host a conference in UCL London for UCL Scuba club and thank the participants for their contribution.

December 2nd, 2022 -TAF Christmas party

We sincerely thank all our honorable guests who joined ou annual charity Christmas celebration. A well-deserved fun evening after a year full of events, school work and campaigns. Thanks so much to Singer Francis @fransix.free for his unbelievable contribution again . A huge thanks to all our tombola sponsors for their generous gifts. Much appreciation goes to @marriottbcfrance @rivieramarriott @cantinettaantinori_montecarlo @39montecarlo @avenue31monaco @jack_monaco @lanotebleuemonaco @villastmax @metabolicbalance_international @institut.beautesoleil @societenautiquedemonaco @joliesmaisondebeaute @englishosteopath @fit_factory_monaco 2PM Asset Management @greencoffeemonaco @kamilartgallerymonaco @sunshineyogamc @bluecoastbrewing @tminteriorsdesign @olive.fillery @czarinamontecarlo @lagrandecave_villefranche

November 27th, 2022 - Challenge d'Aviron de Mer Prince Albert II de Monaco

We were honored to host an educational stand during the Prince Albert ll Challenge and thank our partner Société Club Nautique Monaco for their great collaboration and super organisation. The winner was again this year our ambassador: Adrián Miramón Also a great defender of marine life. We congratulate all winners and look forward to seeing you next year!

November 26th, 2022 -European waste reduction week

TAF hosted a stand together with many other entities in Monaco with great support from the environmental department and the Marie of Monaco. We thank our volunteers and the public who visited our stand about textile waste.

November 23rd, 2022 - European waste reduction week

During the European Week for Waste Reduction TAF hosted a stand in the carrefour center Monaco to inform about the danger of fast fashion and present alternative solutions made of organic cotton, hemp and bamboo.

November 10-18th, 2022 - Norway

Reseach into the whaling and whale watching industry in Norway. Report to follow.

September 12th to October 12th, 2022 - Art exhibition

We sincerely thank Helmut Koller and Kamil Art Gallery for their incredible contribution and the beautiful opening night of the exhibition “kollerism”! This exhibition was in support of TAF - The Animal Fund.

October 11th, 2022 - TAF presentation

In the aim for further protection of the marine life, TAF was honored to present together with other associations in Nice. Many great initiatives and a positive outlook for the future.

TAF world cleanup day 2022 EZE France

September 17th, 2022 - World Clean-Up Day

A great success and turnout for the WORLD CLEAN-UP DAY 2022 where lots of rubbish was collected. TAF thanks the more than 130 participants who helped cleaning up the beach, streets, railways and harbor around EZE. We sincerely thank our partner Blue Coast Brewery, ville de EZE and diving club Fonds Bleus for their immense support cleaning up the ocean.

August 25th, 2022 - Uni Stand

Educational stand at university encouraging even more students to take part in the environmental issues TAF covers. We were thrilled to see the immense interest and thank the university SciencesPo for collaborating.

July 3rd, 2022 - Dolphins and whales encounter

An incredible morning out for dolphin and whale encounter. We saw a lot of dolphins and 3 fin whales. Needles to say how thrilled we all were and what a great trip it was. Next trip will be September 25th.

June 27th, 2022 - School education

The last class before the summer holidays was educated about the whales importance to humanity and our ecosystem. We thank the school and volunteers for their engagement.

June 19th, 2022 - 2nd edition WHALETHON - Swimming for the whales

A fun sport day, creating awareness of our majestic oxygen providers - the whales. This was our 2nd edition of TAF Whalethon. A huge thank you to all participants, our incredible volunteers and our ambassador Sophie Potel. An immense thank you to our partner Blue Coast for providing free beers for all. Blue Coast made a special edition based on strawberry for TAF for this particular event. We sincerely thank our partner R4 Clothing for creating special designed bamboo t-shirts for this event. A sincere thank you to our sponsor 2pm Europe.

June 9th, 2022 - Ocean Day celebration

175 children and many adults were gathered for TAFs' ocean day event with educational games and a clean up. We thank the many participants and our great volunteers.

June 3rd, 2022 - Presentation Ocean21

During the pre ocean week 2022, TAF was honoured to present for another school at Raoul Mille library.

June 3rd, 2022 - Presentation in Nice

TAF presentation for classes (College) in Nice during the Ocean week. We thank the committed teachers and students.

May 13th - June 13th, 2022 - Art show

Ocean art exhibition in Menton by Joanne Mumford, where 20 % of sales should go to TAF. We thank Joanne for her generosity and hope for many sales to come.

May 31st, 2022 - Presentation in Oslo, Norway

First TAF company presentation in Norway and we thank the participants and friends for their support and interest.

May 30th, 2022 - School work in Oslo, Norway

TAF had the pleasure of informing the international school in Oslo about the whales and Dolphins and how we can protect them. We thank the school and the engaged children.

May 20th, 2022 - Private event London

A gathering of volunteers and likeminded friends to enrich our community in London.

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May 5th, 2022 - School work

More than 50 engaged children, age 9-10 were enjoying learning about the amazing whales and why we must protect them.

April 9th, 2022 - Private event- Beach Educational workshop

We thank the many wo joined us for a fun afternoon with educational games about the endangered marine life and how each of us can help.

April 7th, 2022 - School Intervention

A new school and more children were introduced to our educational program.

April 4th, 2022 - Education

Another 27 school children get educated about the importance of protecting the ocean and its marine life. We thank the school and children for their huge interest.

March 31st, 2022 - School Education

Every week TAF is engaging in schools and we see an increased interest among the teachers and children to commit to a healthier planet.

March 24th, 2022 - Conference Monaco Ocean Week

TAF thanks the many who joined our conference about Sustainable ESG Investment and New Fashion for the Planet. 2PM Monaco informed us all how ESG approach is a must for helphing the planet. R4 Clothing presented how New Fashion can be a powerful tool to protect Mother Earth.

March 18th, 2022 - Education- Solutions

Another school and more children very committed were informed about what each of us can do in our daily life to help Mother Nature.

March 11th, 2022 - School intervention

We were pleased to educate another class about the endangered marine life and we thank the lovely children and teacher for their engagement.

March 4th, 2022 - Educational School work

Another 27 CM2 students were educated in Ocean protection and the importance of our magnificent marine life. Thanks to the children and the school.

March 2nd, 2022 - Conference in Bremen

In collaboration with Jacobs Career Fair in Bremen, TAF hosted a private conference and was pleased to see the interest among the youth to get on board.

February 24th, 2022- School Education

TAF was invited into another school and proud to see a big improvement in the children’s knowledge and an eagerness to learn to protect our ocean and precious marine life. We thank the school and the adorable children!

February 9th, 2022 - Conference in the UK

In collaboration with University of Surrey, TAF and Janique Sonnen held a conference about clean water. We thank all who joined us.

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January 21st- February 3rd, 2022 -DR

TAF has planted its first seeds for a larger collaboration aboard to clean up and to educate.

2021

December 10, 2021 - Christmas party

A huge thank you to all members and supporters who joined our annual Christmas celebration. ( with respect of the safety guidelines). A special warm thank you to our great singer Francis who made the evening very special and unforgettable. Thanks to Carl for his lovely song as well. Over 35 prizes were listed for our tombola and we sincerely thank the participants and sponsors for supporting us - please see the list on our social media.

November 28, 2021 - Stand in Monaco

During the international rowing competition in Monaco, TAF is hosted an educational stand presenting ocean protection and what we all can do to help. Thank you to everyone and to our new partner Club Society Nautique Monaco for top organisation. A big congratulation to our ambasaador Spanish Adrian Miramon and we thank him for getting on board and for his warm support.

November 25, 2021 - Virtuel Conference

A great virtuel conference with highly important topics presented by our future generations. R4 clothing UK presented « Stop Fast Fashion » How they look at fast fashion, what it means to our planet and which alternatives there are. “ No space for waste” was presented by 3 university students. How they see our future and what they have done to reduce their waste.

November 20, 2021 - Educational stand in Nice

TAF had a great day together with many interesting stands during the week of waste reduction (EWWR). We thank our great volunteers, ville de Nice, Maison de l'environement for the super organization and collaboration.

November 3rd, 2021 - Pub Presentation Seaford UK

TAF hosted a pub- presentation in Seaford in the UK. We were pleased to witness the participants' engagements and their eagerness to get involved. We thank our UK trustee Daniele de Winter for organising it and thank all who joined us.

September 18, 2021 - World Clean up Day

More than 130 Volunteers turned up and made this day memorable. An immense thank you to our partner Blue coast for offering beers to all . Thanks also to the divers from Fonds blue and Rand eau'evasion and to association Villefrance au cœur for their valuable contribution and partnerships . We also thank the mairie de Villefranche-sur-mer and Carl Henry who generously took his time to film.

September 12, 2021 - Dolphin trip

Dolphin communicational trip. A successful excursion to watch the beautiful marine life and learn how the dolphins and whales communicate. Animal communicator Joy Fromental and TAF members shared an unforgettable day on the water.

August 26th, 2021 - Presentation of TAF

TAF was honoured to have the opportunity of interacting with students from the Sciences Po Menton. At the campus, TAF presented its numerous objectives and goals, offering an insight into who we are. As always, we strongly believe in the importance of education, raising awareness over the many threats the ocean is facing.

August 6, 2021 - Educational stands -Roquebrune Cap Matin

For the second time this summer, TAF was happy to host “An alternative to plastic” stand in collaboration with la Communauté de la Riviera Française. During this event, TAF presented over 30 alternatives to daily plastic objects. TAF thank our super volunteers Anya and Valerie.

July 13th, 2021 - Educational Stands -Menton

TAF hosted an "alternative to plastic” stand, in collaboration with Communauté de la Riviera Française. Educating the general public at the beach area in Menton, France how to live a more plastic-free life. TAF showed 30 alternatives to plastic which each of us use daily.

June 13th, 2021 - Clean-Up operation Ocean21

At the end of the Ocean21 event, a clean-up was organised by le service de properté Metropole Nice Cote d'Azur. TAF thanks its volunteers for joining.

June 10th, 2021 - TAF Conference; How to live a plastic free life

During the Ocean21 weeks, TAF held its conference "How to live a more plastic free life" and showed alternatives to plastic to be incorporated into daily life.

June 8th, 2021 - World Ocean Day

TAF organized a clean-up for 3 different school classes in collaboration with la Maison de l'Environement Nice et la service de propeté Metropole Nice Cote d'Azur. TAF always implement educational quizzes and fun activities after our clean -ups.

June 3rd, 2021 - Education

Another 2 great school classes got informed by TAF about the ocean and its magnificent dolphins and whales. Many new small ocean members are committed to make a difference. A sincere thank you to the school and the children for welcoming us and again an applause to our young volunteers for helping out.

June 1st, 2021 - New Partner FromJoyAsso

We are proud to partner up with Joy - a gifted animal communicator who guided us in our research with orcas and dolphins.

May 27th, 2021 - School education

Amazing 25 CP students highly motivated to protect and save our seas. What a joy to witness the engagement of these 7 year old children.

May 22nd, 2021 - New Partner

TAF is honored to partner up with Blue Coast brewery and look forward to a fruitful collaboration and further events together.

May 20th, 2021 - School Education

Educating another 28 children about the endangered marine life. The most important thing is that each school follows up after our visit and why we leave enough material for them to continue working on.

May 6th, 2021 - Highschool conference

TAF thanks the students, especially Andrea Tortella, from Lycee Albert 1er for their engagement. TAF also thank them for creating tote bags to sell and donate the revenue to TAF. They can be purchased at Instagram @ecology_club_monaco for 5 euros. All profit goes to TAF.

April 3rd, 2021 - New Partner

TAF is honored to partner up with R4 Clothing, a sustainable clothing line. ​Reduce. Reuse. Recycle. REPEAT. TAF thanks them for the 5% donation of their profit.

March 30th, 2021 - TAF partner

TAF is honored to partner up with GEM TV who is dedicated to positive environmental media, looking at the bright side to inspire change. TAF is proud to be on their ocean advisory board.

March 24th, 2021 - “Upcycling: Turning Trash into Treasure”. Virtual event at Monaco Ocean Week

In explaining the logistics of the ‘waste hierarchy’ system, TAF – The Animal Fund and R4 Clothing (a new eco brand in London) informed the public about the complexities of waste management, especially that of plastic. Upcycling items were shown, made by students from Sciencespo, US upcycling expert Pamela Peterson and TAF members.

March 11th, 2021 - School education

TAF had the pleasure of educating another 53 children and students who were eager to learn all about how to protect our ocean and marine life.

February 18th, 2021 - School education

TAF had another full day educating 2 school classes about the fascinating marine life, especially about the important role of whales and dolphins and how we must protect them.

January 30th, 2021 - Clean up Operation

Clean bird nests got prepared for the migrating birds soon arriving in the Var. TAF thanks the more than 50 volunteers who joined us for our clean-up. We thank our partners, Natura 2000, and the many newcomers and supporters who participated!

January 28th, 2021 - School education

TAF taught two classes of 25 students about the whales importance to us and how plastic pollutes the ocean and its marine life. Fish inadvertently consume it and tiny micro-plastics get into our own bodies if we eat the fish!

January 25th, 2021 - School education no 2

Another 25 children got informed about the endangered ocean and learned how we can all help to protect it.

January 21st, 2021 - School education

TAF had the pleasure of teaching 45 young children about the wonder and importance of the ocean, and how we must all do our best to protect it.

2020

December 12th, 2020 - TAF @ Club Vivanovas gala

TAF is honored to be one of the gala's charity partner. All precautions were taken by the hotel and restaurant. We sincerely thank Club Vivanova and all the generous donors and participants for your admirable support. 14.000 euros was raised to TAF. THANK YOU.

December 10th, 2020 - TAF Christmas celebration

In these difficult times we are all living in now, we must remember to also take time to thank our partners, ambassadors and volunteers for the great work they have done and which is why TAF maintained its Christmas lunch. We were limited to 40 participants and thank you all for joining.

November 30th, 2020 - Video and winners of EWRW

5 winners announced of our “My Zero Waste poster’ competition during the European waste reduction week EWRW/SERD. A huge thank you to all who participated.

November 21st-29th, 2020 - TAF poster exhibition

During the waste reduction week, TAF encouraged ALL to describe or design what all do to reduce their plastic waste.

October 17th, 2020 - After storm Alex clean up

After the storm tons of trash and woods were collected. Very well organized by the ville de Villefrance where lots of volunteers, including TAF, were helping.

October, 2020 - TAF conferece and events, London

TAF is working with a broad range of universities in the UK and results are shown on our website.

September 19th, 2020 - WORLD CLEAN UP DAY - Beach and Ocean clean up

570 kilos of rubbish was in total collected in Nice. TAF thanks sincerely all the 120 Volunteers who joined us and collected 80 kilos. We thank our partners Blue Coast brewery for providing beers to all and Amis de Musée océanographique Monaco for their support always.

September 12th, 2020 - Street and Ocean Clean up

TOGETHER is STRONG 💪 A great collaboration with Prince Albert ll foundation, Princesse Charlene fondation, SMA (Société Monégasque d'Assainissement) AMPN ( Associaton monégasque pour la protection de la nature), diving club CESMM and Stars N Bars.

September 2nd, 2020 - Boat trip for the winners of our competition.

A great fun and educative day for the 44 winners of our plastic pollution art competition.

June - July, 2020 - Art Competition

The 44 best drawings and videos have been chosen and we thank very much all the participants for their engagement and enthusiasm.

June 8th, 2020 - Ocean Day

TAF was cleaning beach with our partner Les Amis des Musée Oceanographic.

May, 2020 - Participating in the Fête du Musée's

TAF was proud to be participating in the virtual Fête du Musée by producing a video of "Party without plastic".

March 12th, 2020 – School education

Another 25 school children got informed about the endangered ocean and its marine life and we were happy to see the advanced consciousness by the children.

March 9th, 2020 – School education

TAF ‘s main aim is education and we informed another 50 new students. We were pleased to be see the increased focus on protecting the marine life and the ocean in the school.

March 3rd, 2020 – Educational school work

TAF is always happy to see the development of school children’s knowledge on marine life after our invention.

February 22nd, 2020 – Clean up St-Laurent-du-Var

A huge amount of rubbish was collected by our many TAF volunteers and Marriott Hotel at the natural site for the migrated birds. We thank all participants for their commitment and support.

February 4th, 2020 – TAF conference at Club Soroptimist Nice

TAF held its presentation : “Commet vivre sans plastique” for the Club Soroptimist Nice and thank all the kind members and supporters for their warm welcome and participation.

January 30th, 2020 – TAF Conference and meeting

TAF hosted a full packed conference with 6 speakers and interesting topics covering our results from our airline and cosmetic campaigns, trip to Japan and its captivity and massacre, the dolphins’ and whales’ message to us and finally the animal extinction following the bushfires in Australia.

January 25th, 2020 – Street clean Portobello road, London

TAF hosted its first street clean in London, Portobello road and thank all the participants for their support and attendance. Our collaborator and our meeting point Zero waste shop “Liberté Chérie” was a great way to introduce plastic alternatives.

January 24th, 2020 – Presentation at the university LSE, London

TAF held a presentation at the university LSE London and we look forward to future collaboration. We thank LSE for welcoming us and Angelo and Swann for their excellent contribution and presentation.

2019

8 -12 December, 2019 – WMMC world marine mammals conference

TAF was pleased to be among the more than 2600 participants and to increase knowledge and to collaborate with like-minded people. Topics covering climate change, extinction, change of habitat, pollution, overfishing, population, polar ecology, health, anatomy, acoustics, communication, conservation and much more.

7th December, 2019 – Donation at Blue Coast Brewing

TAF was very honored to be chosen as the charity for the tombola hosted by beer company Blue Coast Brewing, talented wild life ocean photographer Greg Lecoeur, eco clothing company Woldshaper and Artis FABEN and we thank them all for their support and commitment to save the ocean. The funds will used to a common clean up project in 2020.

6th December, 2019 – Stand at ISN’s winterfete

TAF was honered to host a stand at ISN’s winterfete and thank our friends at the school and student Anfisa for her great help and support.

5th December, 2019 – TAF christmas party​

We thank all the lovely 75 guests who joined and contributed to our Christmas party and to our tombola. We were spoiled to have many excellent prizes and thank our many donors for their gifts and support. Please find the list on our social media.

December 3rd, 2019 – Conference at ISM

TAF held a presentation for the philanthropy and environmental division at ISM and we thank all for their engagement and commitment.

November 30th, 2019 – Stand at “Rencontres Humains & Cétacés en Méditerranée”

TAF took part of the second edition of “Rencontres Humains et Cétacés” in Parc Phoenix in Nice, organised by GIS3M. We thank all who visited us at our educational stand. A well organised two days full program by GIS3M.

November 7-22nd, 2019 – TAF trip to Japan

Research into whaling, captivity and environmental topics in Japan. Reports and film are found under the section: Dolphins; Japan-Taiji dolphin drives.

November 20th, 2019 – TAF stand during the European waste week

During the European waste reduction week, TAF was among the 12 organisations who held an educational stand in Nice.

October 31st to November 3rd, 2019 – Stand at Marathon Nice -Cannes

TAF thank all the participants for your engagement in our educational games during the days leading up to the successful marathon, which for the first time went cup-less. Thank you to the top organiser Azur sport for introducing alternatives to plastic cups and for your commitment to a sustainable marathon.

17th October, 2019 – School presentation ISN

It was great to see the students engagement in the environmental issues TAF presented today and we thank them and ISN for welcoming us once more and for your ongoing support. A special warm thank you to Marion Tissier who always helps us in our mission to increase awareness of the endangered ocean.

October 13th , 2019 – Beach and Ocean clean up

A HUGE thank you to the more than 100 participants who joined our beach clean up. Thank you to our volunteers, to Sciencespo and a special warm thank you to our sponsors: Maison du Citron, Inky bar, Laloue pâtissier, Jean Luc Pelé and Edwige café. Thank you also to ville de Menton and the press for their ongoing support. A profond appreciation to Sancta Devota and 2pm Personalizes Portfolio Management for their collaboration and donation.

October 1st, 2019 – School work UK

TAF UK held its first school presentations in UK with 150 young engaged and enthusiastic children. We thank the school and our volunteers for their great help.

September 25th, 2019 – TAF Conference

TAF held a well attended conference including presentations of veganism by Heather Lounsbury and 5G by Clyde Menta. We thank all 71 attendees who joined our conference for your engagement and enthusiasm.

September 23rd, 2019 – A day for the Ocean, Marseille

A huge thank you to HLD for inviting TAF as panelist and for gathering so many interesting environmental organisations. A super well organized day filled with lots of promising projects to protect and save the ocean.

August 1st, 2019 – TAF educational stand in Nice

Education is essential! TAF held yesterday an educational stand in Nice, France where also UNICEF and Eau d’ azur were present. Our goal is to engage the public to use tap water and sustainable Eco bottles like TAF bottles instead of plastic bottles.

July, 2019 – TAF airline waste management campaign

TAF is interviewing all European airlines with aim to reduce their single use plastic. We have encouraged the airports to implement water fountains and end the selling of plastic bottles. The result of our campaign will be published later this year.

July 1st, 2019 – TAF Ambassador visit

Visit to our ambassador in Wales Bas Evans, wildlife and nature artist. Future project to be accomplished.

June 20th, 2019 – Conference Luxembourg

TAF held its first conference “How to live a Plastic free Live” in Cercle Munster, Luxembourg. There is an increasing interest from the government to implement alternatives and we were pleased to visit the zero waste shop Ouni where lots of packaging free items can be found.

June 12-14th, 2019 – TAF stands MC

TAF informed more than 1300 children through our educational games during monacology from June 12th to 14th. We had 7 stands and 12 games explaining how each of us can make a change to save our ocean heroes and ourselves.

June 7, 2019 – Ocean clean up

TAF celebrated Ocean Day with Ville de Nice and 5 school classes cleaning up the beaches in Nice. The children got informed via TAF educational quizzes and a demonstration from the clean up boat.

June 7, 2019 – TAF stand at ISN

We thank the students of ISN Nice, France who held a stand to collect money for TAF.

May 14th, 2019 – Edible sixpack rings

Partner visit to Saltwater Brevery. Their incredible edible sixpack rings are now being used worldwide.

May 13th, 2019 – 4ocean

TAF visited for the second time 4ocean who now have 3 cleaning operation offices ; USA, Bali, and Haiti. 4.4 million pounds of trash has of today been removed from the ocean.

May 11th, 2019 – Ecoplaza Holland

TAF visited for the 4th time Ecoplaza Holland. More than 1421 plastic free products are now in store and their aim is still to replace all articles to plastic free packaging.

May 9th, 2019 – Educational school work

27 students got informed about the whales and dolphins importance to humans and why we must protect them by for example only watching them in their natural habitat and by implementing a plastic free life.

May 3rd to 5th, 2019 – Stand at Nice Semi-Marathon International

A successful event with over 8000 participants at Nice Semi-Marathon International where TAF held a educational stand. We also thank all who ran the “Nice court 5K ” dedicated to TAF and thank our partner Azur sport organisation for their great support.

May 2nd, 2019 – Educational school work

Another 50 10-year-old students were made aware of the endangered ocean and its marine life and how we must protect it.

May 2nd, 2019 – Edhec charity dinner for TAF

Edhec Association Une Mer pour vos Enfants held a charity dinner for TAF in Nice. A successful and joyful evening after 6 months of partnership.

April 30th, 2019 – Educational school work

TAF once again had the pleasure of informing 50 students about how each of us can bring positive change to a clean and healthy ocean.

April 29th, 2019 – Educational school work

2 school classes more (50 students) got educated about the endangered ocean and its marine life. We were pleased to see the positive feed back and look forward to further teamwork.

April 27th, 2019 – TAF conference at La Fête du Musée océanographique

TAF held a presentation: The Ocean heroes and a plastic free life during “La Fête du Musée océanographique” in Monaco. Approximately 4000 attended the museum during the day.

April 25th, 2019 – TAF conference and meeting

TAF held another conference with excellent presentations from 2 EDHEC associations MerSea and Une Mer pour vos Enfants, SMA and Au gramme pres. We also thank MerSea for their generous donation of 600 euros and their support to save our ocean.

April 25th, 2019 – Educational school work

TAF once again had the pleasure of informing 50 students about how each of us can bring positive change to a clean and healthy ocean.

April 6th, 2019 – Gala at Fairmont Hotel

TAF was among the two charities of the Club Vivanova Gala event at Fairmont Hotel. We thank very much all the generous donors and club Vivanova for the funds provided to us.

March 27th, 2019 – TAF presentation: How to live a plastic-free life!

TAF held a well attended fruitful presentation on the Ocean Heroes’ immense importance to humans and how we can protect them by living a plastic free life. We thank Prince Albert foundation and the Yacht Club for hosting us during this important ocean week in Monaco.

March 23rd, 2019 – Whalethon : Run or Walk For The Ocean

A HUGE thank you to all who joined us for our Run/Walk for the Ocean. 400 participants and a good number were beach cleaning afterwards. It was a lovely sunny day with optimism, enthusiasm and willpower to make this a successful event where all got together with a common goal to protect the ocean.

March 14th, 2019 – TAF school work

Children and education are essential and TOP priorities in our mission to make environmental changes! Thanks to our great volunteers we reach many schools and we thank the school for welcoming us and the children for their enthusiasm and engagement.

March 9th, 2019 – TAF stand at Decathlon

We thank Decathlon Monaco for their support in having us promoting our sustainable bottles. Be plastic free – its the Key!

March 7th, 2019 – TAF presentation at Ladies Luncheon at Columbus Hotel

“How can the ocean and the whales have an impact on your health?” We thank Be Here Now Ladies Luncheon for hosting us and for everyone’s participation and engagement.

February 28th, 2019 – Educational work

Another school class enjoyed our educational games about the endangered ocean and its marine life and we thank them for their engagement.

January 31th, 2019 – School work

We thank the 50 enthusiastic children who were engaged in our educational games and got their well deserved diploma.

January 25th, 2019 – School work

4 classes and 115 young students were engaged in our educational work. It was a true pleasure to work with the school in RCM where the children were motivated and already very knowledgeable.

2018

January 24th, 2019 – TAF meeting

TAF held its first meeting of 2019 with the highest number of attendees. We thank the Calypso team from ISN for an excellent presentation of their ecologic non-animal tested cosmetics and we thank Peter Swarzenski from IAEA for a engaging powerful presentation.

December 10th, 2018 – Partner with “Une Mer pour nos enfant’ ; EDHEC university:

TAF has partnered up with the association in EDHEC university: Une mer pour nos enfants. Many future projects has been planned for 2019.

December 8th, 2018 – Winterfete

We thank ISN which hold a TAF stand at their annual winterfete and collected funds for TAF.

December 6th, 2018 – Christmas party

TAF held its 3rd fun Christmas party including great prizes from many organisations and individuals. We thank all so much for your generous support and the many guests and members who joined us.

November 21-25, 2018 – Research trip to Norway

Research of Norway’s whaling industry and booming whale watching industry. Sad to experience that the northern population still consume whale meat and that a part of the government want to continue and even increase whaling. The whale watching industry is exploding and has no guidelines.

November 15th -16th, 2018 – TAF stands at NFL

We had some great educational days at No Finish Line in Monaco. An immense event where we thank NFL for hosting us and our great volunteers for their continuously support and enthusiasm.

November 7th, 2018 – TAF conference

TAF held its 17th meeting and thanks the many of you who joined us. A special thank you to animal communicator: Joy Fromental and international underwater model and freediver: AngeliKa Furstler for their inspiring presentations.

October 31st, 2018, Presentation of TAF at CREM Monaco

TAF thanks CREM and all who joined our presentation about the endangered Ocean and its precious marine life.

October 21st, 2018 – After summer Beach Clean-up

We had a great day with over 80 super volunteers who helped us to clean up the beach in Menton. Thank you to you all and ville de Menton for your great support.

October 10th, 2018 – Partner with Diving 2000

TAF is happy to present our new partner DIVING 2000 Denmark who does an incredible job cleaning up the Danish harbors. Well done to them and we look forward to many great projects together.

October 2018 – Ongoing school work and presentations

Enthusiasm and good co-operations from students at ISN, France. TAF thanks the professor and school for their collaboration.

September 26th, 2018 – TAF meeting and conference

TAF held its 16th meeting and conference where our cosmetic group held an excellent presentation including which TOP brands to avoid due to their use of animal ingredients and animal testing.

September 15th, 2018 – Visit to the Manatee Lagoon center

Visit to the Manatee Lagoon center in Florida. Research of the endangered species and the effect of the red tide in Florida.

September 14th, 2018 – visit to turtle rescue centers

Visit and new contacts in Loggerhead Marinelife center and Gumbo Limbo nature center Florida; both great turtle rescue centers.

September 12th, 2018 – Visit and collaboration with 4ocean Florida

TAF visited the amazing company 4ocean in Florida. A great company with a clear vision: By purchasing a 4ocean bracelet, you will remove one pound of trash from the ocean & coastlines.

September 8th, 2018 – Partner with Saltwater Brewery

TAF is proud to announce its new partner : Saltwater Brewery in Florida. A Fantastic brewery with a unique invention; edible six-pack rings, a brand-new approach to sustainable beer packaging. We thank for your great support and contribution to a more plastic free planet!

August 1st, 2018 – Partnership with EQVITA

It’s a great honor and pleasure to introduce our new partner EQVITA vegan restaurant (created by Novak Djokovic and his wife). We are looking forward to many exiting projects together and thank manager Sara Biglieri for her amazing work and support.

July 16th, 2018 – NETTO supermarket chain in Fyn, DK; deposit on plastic bags

TAF visited several of the branches of NETTO supermarket in Fyn Dk which in April introduced deposit on plastic bags. What are the results until now? The effect so far is little, which is why TAF suggests a much higher price on the plastic bags or even better - a complete stop for plastic bags.

June 11-15th, 2018 – TAF stands at Monacology

TAF presented during 5 days at Monacology with its educational stands/games. More than 1500 children enjoyed and learned about how to replace plastic and the importance of recycling and reducing plastic.

June 2018 – World Ocean Day

#WorldOceansDay celebration, TAF held a well attended ocean and beach clean -up in Nice, France. A huge amount of trash was collected, and we thank all who participated for their great help.

May 20th, 2018 – TAF Plastic Campaign at the beach in Nice

TAF held its 2nd plastic campaign against the plastic bottle. A fun and informative educational day around ocean protection and plastic pollution at the beach in Nice. TAF team thanks all participants and ville de Nice for their great engagement and support.

May 9th, 2018 – TAF conference

Presentation by a student from Leiden University. Subjects covered : Ocean, Energy, Sustainability and Fisheries management.

April 4th, 2018 – TAF presentation and Cocktail at Club 39 Monaco

We thank Club THIRTY NINE Monaco for a successful evening, the participants for joining us and our volunteers for their help.

March 26th, 2018 – Conference about the Amazon and its marine life

TAF held an interesting and informative presentation of The Amazon and its pink dolphins by Marine biology researcher Dr. Alexandra Zeiner (TAF ambassador).

March 11th , 2018 – Menton Beach Clean-up

Tons of trash was collected and many passing by got aware of the importance of not to throw or leave trash behind ! THANKS again to all volenteers.

March 10th, 2018 – Charity gala evening

TAF was among the 3 charities presented. We thank very much Club Vivanova, our supporters for your contribution and the Art of Bas for his donation of 3 magnificent paintings to TAF.

March 9th, 2018 – TAF attended the conference “Plant for the Planet”

Over 400 enthusiastic young students from all over the world were gathered to create awareness of the importance of our trees and what each individual can do to help.

March 3rd, 2018 – TAF visited the world’s first plastic free supermarket “EcoPlaza” in Amsterdam.

It was very impressive to see the aisles and many products, almost 700 products, in non-plastic packaging. Ecoplaza will soon introduce all products free of plastic packaging in their other shops around Holland. A great example to follow for all other supermarkets in the world!

January 18th, 2018 – TAF Meeting

TAF held another fruitful and well-presented meeting on Thursday 18th January. and thanks very much everyone who joined for their enthusiasm and engagement.

January 14th, 2018 – Back to Nature - Stars n’ Bars Monaco

An afternoon with nature for explorers of all ages. Fun games featuring a closer look at the world of insects and plant life as well as the animal kingdom on land and sea.

2017

December 2017 – Swim with Dolphins in Mauritius…

12 boats – 365 days a year – 3 times a day surround the dolphins who come to rest …… no rules, no guidelines, no respect! A huge business… TAF’s new representative to look into the huge dolphin industry and the islands plastic distribution!

December 15th, 2017 – ISN Winter Fete

TAF stand by school volunteers who did an excellent job creating awareness about our endangered ocean.

November 16th, 2017 – Great event at No Finish Line

TAF thanks all the super volunteers and the top organizers at No Finish Line for a great event. We saw an impressive interest from all and had a well educational day for kids and adults.

November 1st, 2017 – Dolphin watch at Fort Pierce, Florida

Sustainable dolphin watch with “only” 2 boats out : http://dolphinwatchboattours.com/

October 31st, 2017 – Great invention from Saltwater Brewery which is ready to go!

TAF visited Saltwater Brewery who has invented edible sustainable six pack rings.

October 22nd, 2017 – Whales importance to humans

An informative afternoon with talks about plastic pollution as well as turtle talk by Dr. Aleksandre and a guided whale meditation by Beverley Holt.

September 14th, 2017 – Ocean Clean-up on Paddle board/Kayak

TAF had a great day on the water picking up lots of trash in the water and at the beach.

August 23rd, 2017 – A visit to Monterey bay and British Columbia

How does the whale watching industry works here and are the magnificent Humpbacks, Orcas, Blue whales in danger?

August 3rd, 2017 – TAF Beach Clean-up

Cap d’Ail beach got cleaned by TAF volunteers. 95% of the trash found were cigarette butts!

July 12th, 2017 – Studying Harbour porpoise in Denmark

The harbour porpoise is smaller than the other porpoises, 1.9 m long and approx. 76 kg (females heavier).

July 10th, 2017 – Ambassador work/visit in DK

Great to see students who lives for the animals welfare.

June 28th, 2017 – Beach picnic- informative meeting

A fun, cosy and informative evening for members and supporters.

June 14th, 2017 – Iceland

4 days educational trip for TAF members. We studied whales behavior, whale watching, codes and ethics, whaling industry research and more.

June 6th, 2017 – 4 days environmental workshops at Monacology

Educational games, quiz and fun teaching the children about the marine life’s importance to humans.

June 8th, 2017 – TAF World Ocean Day

A day on Paddle board and Kayak while picking up trash. Thanks to the 35 volunteers who did a great job !

May 14th, 2017 – La Journée Bien-etre des Animaux / Pet Wellness

An interesting afternoon at STARS’N’BARS

May 13th, 2017 – Scuba Event

Event organised by EDHEC group Marm’eau. Presentation by TAF.

May 11th, 2017 – TAF meeting

TAF thanks the engaging speakers and enthusiastic members and supporters.

May 11th, 2017 – School presentation

Presentation in ISN about the dolphins and whales importance to humanity.

April 29th, 2017 – 31st Annual Conference of the European Cetacean Society

TAF attended the conference. A huge program filled with engaging topics,

April 27th, 2017 – Attending international conference MC

La connaissance des oceans au service du developpement durable.

April 25th, 2017 – Partner: Sea, Save and Share

TAF thanks Sea, Save and Share for excellent team work and donation.

April 25th, 2017 – TAF conference

In collaboration with Edhec group Sea, Save and Share.

April 13th, 2017 – TAF presentation

Donation dinner organised by TAF partner Marm’eau, Edhec University.

April 9th, 2017 – University partner work

A fun and educational boat trip for children organised by our partner Edhec group ” La main a la patte.”

April 1st, 2017 – TAF plastic campaign “La Bouteille”

TAF's first organised campaign against the plastic bottle in collaboration with CSAM/Ecole Bleu- Piere Frolla and team.

March 19th, 2017 – Whale meditation

Talks about plastic pollution, whales importance to humans and meditation at Cannes Beach.

March 11th, 2017 – TAF speaking at the prestigious Club Vivanno gala evening

TAF was among the three charities at the Gala evening and thanks our supporters for their contribution and donation.

March 10th, 2017 – TAF at ISN – plastic pollution awareness

Three classes joined TAF’s presentation about the ocean’s pollution and what it does to our marine life and to humanity.

March 6th, 2017 – TAF interview with Ethic Radio

http://www.radioethic.com/podcasts/taf-pour-sauver-les-dauphins-et-les-baleines

March 3rd, 2017 – New university partner

TAF partner up with Edhec group “La main a la Patte”.

March 1st, 2017 – New university partner

TAF partner up with EDHEC group “Marm’eau”.

Februay 6th, 2017 – TAF interview

We thank Radio CHIK for their support.

February 2nd, 2017 – Partner up with EDHEC university group “Sea, Save and Share”

TAF teams up with different groups to create more awareness about the endangered ocean.

January 25th, 2017 – TAF Luxembourg

Licence achieved for starting our work in Luxembourg.

January 23rd, 2017 – Presentation of the importance of whales

Informing students about the danger of the ongoing pollution, overfishing, sonar testing and it’s effect on the ocean, marine life and on humans.

2016

December 3rd, 2016 – TAF’s stand at ISN winter fete

The commitment of young students to save the ocean and it’s marine life.

November 29th, 2016 – Whale Meditation

To raise our vibration and intentions towards the protection and care for the sea and its marine life.

November 26th, 2017 – La Nuit des Association

TAF received a medal at La Nuit des Association's 10 years celebration.

November 17th, 2016 – IAEA visit

TAF’s visit to IAEA-EL – Environment Laboratories.

November 1st, 2016 – Beach cleaning in Florida

Clean up in Delray beach, Florida 31/10-1/11 2016.

October 28th, 2016 – Saltwater Brewery in Florida and its amazing invention

TAF’s first visit to Saltwater Brewery in Florida who has created edible six-pack rings.

October 20th, 2016 – TAF stand at the World Championship in rowing in Monaco, 20-23 October 2016

TAF had an educational stand during three days at the world championship in rowing. TAF thanks all the great volunteers who helped.

October 13th, 2016 – ISN donation

Baking sale by students at ISN.

July 9th, 2016 – Aquarium in Kerteminde, DK

Reported on the captive harbor porpoises.

May 25th, 2016 – Stand at world peace Luxembourg

TAF attended with a promotional stand at the World Peace Foundation conference in Luxembourg.

March 1st, 2016 – Presentations in schools in France and Monaco: April, May, June 2016

TAF held several presentations in schools and universities during April, May and June in France and Monaco.

TAF 2nd Inuguration January 2016

TAF held another inuguration to obtain new members.

2015

TAF 1st inuguration December 10th, 2015

TAF held its first well attended inauguration in Monaco on December 10th, 2015.