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British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR)
United Kingdom
Dedicated to the rescue of marine life
British Divers Marine Life Rescue is a UK charity that helps marine animals in trouble. It began in 1988, when a small group of divers came together to help during an outbreak of phocine distemper virus that killed thousands of common seals around the Wash in East Anglia. Today its volunteer Marine Mammal Medics respond to seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales in difficulty all around the UK coast, supported by a rescue hotline that is open 24 hours a day. You do not have to be a diver to train as a Marine Mammal Medic: anyone can.
What they do
- A 24-hour rescue hotline and a UK-wide network of trained volunteer Marine Mammal Medics who respond to seals, dolphins, porpoises and whales in difficulty.
- Marine Mammal Medic training courses covering marine mammal biology, first aid, health assessment and the safe use of specialist rescue equipment.
- Rescue equipment placed around the coast, including whale refloatation pontoons, and help for marine wildlife during environmental emergencies such as oil spills.
BDMLR is a national rescue charity, not a visitor attraction. If you find a seal, dolphin or whale that may be in trouble, their own website explains what to do and how to call their rescue hotline.
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