Dr. Christian Heesch is a recent graduate with a Ph.D. in Marine Biology. He vividly recalls the majestic appearance of whales in the 1993 movie “Free Willy”. This movie was an inspiration in his decision to become an active member in the New York Whale and Dolphin League.
The tragic accident that left 12 dead, and 8 rescued, involved a pod of dolphins. On Saturday, January 13, 2007, the dolphins became trapped in an East Hampton cove. At first, the dolphins seemed healthy to the thousands of people that flocked to the site, eager to catch a view of these amazing creatures. Within one day, rescue efforts to save the dolphins were in full swing. Unfortunately, the failure of rescue attempts left four of the pod of dolphins dead. By Friday, the death toll of the dolphins rose up to nine, and the grim reality of this event caused heartbreak to thousands. The aftermath of the accidental entrapment took 12 lives in the end but left 8 rescued and returned safely to open waters. No one knows for sure was caused the dolphins to come so close to shore, perhaps they were looking for food. The depleting food source of the ocean waters has become a serious issue over the years. The reduced numbers of plankton caused by Global warming affect oceans all over the world. Dr. Christian Heesch realizes the importance of protecting and improving the environment through his work as a marine biologist. He actively supports the efforts of the New York Whale and Dolphin League in their campaign to save these endangered species. Comments are closed.
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