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2005
White-Sided Dolphin Mass Stranding
On April 17th, 2005, CCSN staff and volunteers responded to a report of 6 dolphins stranded on the mud flats in Orleans. The six animals were white-sided dolphins (a common species to mass strand on Cape Cod). The animals were assessed by staff from CCSN and the New England Aquarium. Happily we deemed them all healthy enough to attempt a release. With the help of the town of Orleans and our dedicated volunteers the animals were removed from the stranding site, stabilized, and transported to Provincetown for release. One animal was satellite tagged by New England Aquarium researchers in the hopes of helping us determine if mass stranded animals can survive after release long term. Data from the tag suggest the animal is alive and well and displaying normal white-sided dolphin behavior!
White-Sided Dolphin - Monk's Park
This white-sided dolphin stranded with another dolphin during a Nor’easter storm at Monk’s Park, Pocasset. After much difficulty due to the surf and wind, the animals were transported to a release site in Falmouth. Both animals were released late that evening. Sadly, the carcass of this animal was later found on Martha’s Vineyard, the whereabouts of the other animal is unknown. Although sad, we cannot call this an unsuccessful attempt. Every stranding offers us opportunities to learn more about these animals and to improve our stranding response.
Gray Seal Pup
This gray seal pup was found near the parking lot at a beach in West Dennis. It had an infected injury near its left eye and was a newborn. CCSN observed the animal to see if the mother would return but ultimately it was decided to collect the animal for transport to a rehabilitation facility at Mystic Aquarium.
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To report a dolphin, whale or seal in distress call the
24-hr Stranding Hotline: 508-743-9548
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