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Maritime Mammals, Tuesday, Period 6
Summer had handwavily let her students know to meet at the causeway. She arranged for a shuttle service to take them to a mammal care center. The drive didn't take too long since the center was located somewhat close to the island.
"Today, I've brought you to this marine mammal care center to see first hand what this is all about. This center's core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals. They rescue different kinds of mammals but today, they're focusing on sea otters," Summer explained.
"Sea otters are among the smallest of marine mammals. They live primarily in the ocean and prey mostly on sea urchins and fish. These creatures were hunted for the fur for many years," she continued.
"Marine mammals, including these sea otters, are rescued for many different reasons -- including malnourishment, separation, entanglements, and diseases. Unfortunately, nearly ten percent of the animals rescued -- here and at other facilities across the globe -- have been impacted by human interaction and hazards like net and fishing line entanglements and boat strikes, to name a few." The students could see that Summer was very passionate about today's topic. ""A subsequent international ban on hunting, conservation efforts, and reintroduction programs into previously populated areas have contributed to the sea otters' numbers rebounding, and the species now occupies about two-thirds of its former range. The recovery of the sea otter is considered an important success in marine conservation," Summer said. "What I'd like for you to do is explore the facility and interact with the animals -- realize that centers like this one are extremely important to the preservation of oceanic life across the world."
"Explore to your heart's content, ask questions and have fun. If you need anything, feel free to come and find me."
[OCDcoming up.]
"Today, I've brought you to this marine mammal care center to see first hand what this is all about. This center's core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals. They rescue different kinds of mammals but today, they're focusing on sea otters," Summer explained.
"Sea otters are among the smallest of marine mammals. They live primarily in the ocean and prey mostly on sea urchins and fish. These creatures were hunted for the fur for many years," she continued.
"Marine mammals, including these sea otters, are rescued for many different reasons -- including malnourishment, separation, entanglements, and diseases. Unfortunately, nearly ten percent of the animals rescued -- here and at other facilities across the globe -- have been impacted by human interaction and hazards like net and fishing line entanglements and boat strikes, to name a few." The students could see that Summer was very passionate about today's topic. ""A subsequent international ban on hunting, conservation efforts, and reintroduction programs into previously populated areas have contributed to the sea otters' numbers rebounding, and the species now occupies about two-thirds of its former range. The recovery of the sea otter is considered an important success in marine conservation," Summer said. "What I'd like for you to do is explore the facility and interact with the animals -- realize that centers like this one are extremely important to the preservation of oceanic life across the world."
"Explore to your heart's content, ask questions and have fun. If you need anything, feel free to come and find me."
[OCD
The Mammal Care Center
Explore the Facility
Re: Explore the Facility
Re: Explore the Facility
...but then she started to feel the urge to collect a bunch of pictures to send back and show her father that not all humans were barbarous fish-eaters.
She probably confused quite a few of the researchers and workers when, if she saw them in the hall, she'd randomly go up to them and hug them.
Sea Otters
Help feed and play with them. You'll be helping in their rehabilitation.
Re: Sea Otters
Re: Sea Otters
She might be reluctant to leave.
Re: Sea Otters
It was a nice distraction, and she played with them with extra attention, to help stave off any homesickness that threatened to keep creeping in on her.