Sea Alarm was first established in the Netherlands in 1999, and operated under Dutch Law until 2007. Following a transfer of the formal seat to Belgium, Sea Alarm was founded by Royal Decree in Belgium on 17 December 2007 and has been registered as a Public Foundation (no. 0894.810.152) since 21 January 2008. Since its establishment, Sea Alarm has been involved in numerous oiled wildlife preparedness and response initiatives. A complete record of all of Sea Alarm’s activities is accessed at right, divided by year.