Marine Mammal Response Group Prepares Local Municipalities for Emergencies - 27 East

Marine Mammal Response Group Prepares Local Municipalities for Emergencies

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Town Marine Patrol officers were the first on the scene when a dead humpback whale washed ashore recently. Whether dead or alive, dealing with

Town Marine Patrol officers were the first on the scene when a dead humpback whale washed ashore recently. Whether dead or alive, dealing with "stranded" marine mammals, which are protected by law even if deceased, is always a sensitive operation. DANA SHAW

authorMichael Wright on Jul 2, 2024
The Westhampton-based Atlantic Marine Conservation Society has long been the only organization on the New York Bight coastline that can respond to the death or injury of a protected marine... more

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