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Seaworthiness222 t1_iycjszu wrote

FYI "

Herring Cove is one of the more ideal release locations because the beach faces toward the ocean instead of toward Cape Cod Bay. A release that faces the ocean gives the dolphin a better chance of not stranding again, said IFAW volunteer Colleen Barrett, who is also a veterinarian.

What do you do if you see a stranded dolphin?

Anyone who sees a stranded (alive or dead) seal, dolphin, whale or porpoise is asked to call the IFAW stranding hotline at 508-743-9548."

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Maronita2020 t1_iycnlqi wrote

In MA these are the phone #'s to call:

Massachusetts

NOAA Fisheries Greater Atlantic Region, Protected Resources Division

Gloucester, MA

Phone: (978) 281-9300

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Massachusetts Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary

Phone: (508) 349-2615

New England Aquarium

Boston, MA

Phone: (617) 973-5247

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International Fund for Animal Welfare

Yarmouth Port, MA

Phone: (508) 743-9548

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National Marine Life Center

Buzzards Bay, MA

(pinniped [seal] rehab only)

Phone: (508) 743-9888

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Provincetown Center for Coastal Studies

Provincetown, MA

(entangled animals in the marine environment only)

Phone: (800) 900-3622

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Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket

Nantucket, MA

Phone: (833) 667-6626

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