CMAST Hosts Stranding Responder Training

The NC Division of Marine Fisheries and NC Aquarium Marine Mammal Stranding Network personnel held stranding responder training at the NC State Center for Marine Sciences and Technology (CMAST) last week. Participants learned how to effectively respond to live dolphins, whales, and seals and assist NC Marine Mammal Stranding Network personnel on the scene. Attendees from several institutions participated, including Emerald Isle Sea Turtle Patrol, UNC Institute of Marine Science, NC State College of Veterinary Medicine, NC Division of Marine Fisheries, NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores, Indian Beach-Salter Path Sea Turtle Patrol, Oberlin College, and Discovery place.