The Whale Disentanglement Network - Official Selection San Francisco Ocean Film Festival

Created by John Dutton Media http://www.johnduttonmedia.com Official Selection San Francisco Ocean Film Festival 2012. http://www.oceanfilmfest.org

For more whale information: http://hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov

Festival Program description:
Help wanted: Men and women who can jump in a small Zodiac inflatable to search for and free large whales from life threatening entanglements. Must perform as a member of a highly trained and experienced team, in potentially dangerous situations. Knowledge of whales, small boat handling, and lines under load a plus. If you meet these criteria and stay calm despite the adrenalin rush, please apply.

The above tongue-in-cheek ad might represent a classified for members of NOAA's Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program's large whale disentanglement team. A network of authorized people throughout the United States with training, experience, and the proper equipment to free large whales from entangling gear.

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