As it has been crucial to ensure that the birds are feeding in captivity, fish has been acquired from the local fishing sector of San Cristobal. The pelicans that are returned to their environment will be marked with rings in order to continue monitoring their recovery, and the rings will indicate that they have been captured and treated. The Team trained in the rescue of marine mammals is working under the direction of international experts. This group is also carrying out monitoring in the impacted areas, to determine if the sea lion colonies have been affected by the fuel spill and if individuals need to be treated. An official from the Galapagos National Park also accompanies them Service.
Statistics show that sea lion pups are most vulnerable to the effects of contamination.
As pups cannot be separated from their mothers for more than a few hours, the cleaning is taking place on site. If a very ill sea lion has to be treated, facilities are ready at the Rescue Center. Before being released, the sea lions will be marked with a color code to enable monitoring of their recovery. You can help us too, by supporting the Friends of the Galapagos . Limitations of supplies and monitoring efforts mean that more animals will have to struggle alone against this man-made disaster.