Strandings

The mystery of stranded marine mammals has continued to intrigue humankind since the first recordings of such events by the ancient Greeks, more than twenty-three hundred years ago. Even though many centuries have passed, we still are not much closer than the ancient Greeks to understanding why marine mammals strand. Experts have striven for years to explain the mystery, hoping to use that information in rescuing and rehabilitating animals in need of help.

Many animals have come into our lives and touched our hearts. In the following stories, we try to share some of the poignancy and privilege of our encounters with these visitors from the sea.