June 12th Mock Stranding Ala Moana Beach

Aloha Good People:

During the Pacific Islands Region Marine Mammal Network Response Network Meeting there was a "mock" stranding of dolphins and whales on the beach. The drills proved to be informative and fun for the volunteers (especially many of the new ones). The folks from NOAA, HPU, UH, and DLNR this was an exercise to teach as well as iron out some kinks in the process.

Overall the level of expertise in this one location is to be respected. These are the folks that deal with all the issues involved with stranding whether its responding on the beach or dealing with the animals if they are injured, diseased or worse yet deceased.

I was both honored and proud to be a part of this and in the company of these specialist.