Members have extensive field experience with whales and small boat handling.
Together these organizations and individuals increase our capability and scope to rescue these animals. This allows us to track the animal until the conditions change, or the primary team based at CCS is able to assist in the effort. To assist first responders and facilitate rapid response of the primary team, caches of special disentanglement equipment are located along the east coast of the US and Canada in these same strategic sites. Funding for the equipment, training and other support has been provided by NMFS, CCS, International Fund for Animal Welfare, Island Foundation, North Carolina Sea Grant, the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Born Free Foundation, and public donations.