Stranding Response Team Responds to Stranded Female Minke Whale
Wednesday, December 24, 2014
(VIRGINIA
BEACH, VA) – Late this morning, the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Team
responded to a stranded Female Minke Whale (B.Acutorostrata ) near
the Damn Neck Naval base. The whale was deceased at the time it was
discovered. The whale measured 430.7cm.
Heavy equipment on the Dam Neck Base is currently assisting moving the animal
above the high tide line and the Stranding Team will conduct a necropsy
Friday morning.
The
Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program’s mission is to promote the
conservation of marine animal species through stranding response, research, rehabilitation
and education. It is largely a volunteer-based group operating from the
Aquarium’s Marine Animal Care Center in Virginia Beach. The program is
supported by the Virginia Aquarium Foundation through donations from the
community, and grant-making organizations. To report a dead or live stranded
marine mammal or sea turtle call the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response
Program 24-hour hotline at (757) 437-6159.
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