Stranding Highlights Utilizing a network of dedicated and talented staff and volunteers, the Aquarium’s Stranding Response Program works around the clock to rescue and rehabilitate stranded marine mammals and sea turtles.
MORE THAN 18,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS ENABLED THE STRANDING RESPONSE TEAM TO RESPOND TO 370 STRANDINGS.
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MARINE MAMMAL STRANDINGS
6 WERE ALIVE
1 DOLPHIN WAS DISENTANGLED FROM FISHING GEAR
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SEA TURTLE STRANDINGS
WEEKS ASSISTING OTHER TEAMS
99 WERE ALIVE
4 WEEKS IN CALIFORNIA
Many were from recreational pier fishermen as part of Pier Partner Program.
Southern California had a mass stranding of young California sea lions.
43 WERE REHABILITATED & RELEASED
4 WEEKS IN MASSACHUSETTS New England Aquarium received numerous coldstunned sea turtles. Virginia Aquarium rehabilitated & released 12 sea turtles from other faciliites.
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