CRRU veterinary team taking samples from a deceased minke whale.
Seals and other marine wildlife in trouble also form a considerable component of the CRRU's rescue effort.
Marine Rescue
Affiliated with the UK Marine Animal Rescue Coalition (MARC) and providing specialist training in marine mammal rescue for national and international agencies and volunteers, the CRRU operates the only full-time emergency rescue operation for live-stranded whales, dolphins and porpoises in Scotland.
The fully trained team of cetologists, veterinarians and volunteers are on standby 24 hours a day, throughout the year, with specialist rescue equipment, medical diagnostics and veterinary supplies to assist sick, injured and live-stranded marine wildlife in trouble. In addition to whales and dolphins, therefore, the team subsequently responds with first aid and veterinary treatment to other marine wildlife casualties including seals, seabirds and even turtles.
We can be called drectly on +44 (0)1261 851 696.
For information on what to do if you find a stranded whale or dolphin, click HERE.
