Triscuit was released at Irvine Cove, Laguna Beach California on December 7th, 2018, weighing 64 pounds. This tag, provided by Anna Stokes, will allow scientists at PMMC collaborating with Scientists from the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and Whale Net, to monitor Triscuit’s movements after her release. Before sending her home, Triscuit was equipped with a satellite tag. After 2 ½ months, she was medically cleared to be released. While it took her a little bit longer, Triscuit finally began diving for fish in bigger pools and putting on much needed weight.
The PMMC Animal Care patiently worked with Triscuit to complete her journey through recovery. However, Triscuit hit a few obstacles, causing setbacks in her rehabilitation. Once this major step is achieved, most patients gain weight quickly and are soon on their way back to their ocean home. After a few days of care, Triscuit began eating fish. Triscuit was immediately started on a regimen of clear fluids, then gradually fish was added into the formula.
Data collected from “Breaking Bad’s” tag will be compared with data from sea lions tagged since 2013 to determine if there are any similarities or differences in dive behavior, feeding patterns, use of habitat, and to assure that they become successful back in the natural environment. The satellite tag will provide location data on “Breaking Bad”, salinity of the water, haul out times, and duration of “Breaking Bad”. “Breaking Bad’s” satellite tag is a part of the continual post-release monitoring project between the Pacific Marine Mammal Center (PMMC) and the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, and was made available by very generous donors to PMMC. On Febru“Breaking Bad” was released at Aliso Creek Beach, Dana Point, California. He was medically cleared, tagged in the front left flipper with orange Roto tag #W2103 and fitted with a satellite tag on his upper back. Foraging and eating fish on their is a major aspect in the rehabilitation process: the quicker the animals eat and gets to this stage, the quicker patients gain weight and are soon on their way back to their ocean home.Īfter 1 month of rehabilitation, “Breaking Bad” weighed 360 lbs (163.3 kg). He showed interest in fish right away and the team was able to begin fattening the emaciated adult male up. Upon admission to rehabilitation, the medical team safely removed the fishing gear. “Breaking Bad” weighed only 249.6 lbs (113.4 kg), was suffering from malnutrition (starvation), dehydration and was entangled in fishing line with multiple hooks all over his body. A male of his estimated age should weigh closer to twice Breaking Bad’s weight, and shouldn’t be entangled. At 10:50 am “Breaking Bad” arrived at PMMC and was examined by the veterinary and animal care team. Due to his size and aggressive behavior, PMMC’s veterinarian deemed it necessary to sedate the animal on the beach for a safer rescue and transport. On JanuPMMC’s rescue team was sent out to Laguna Lido in Laguna Beach, California to assess an adult male sea lion that was entangled in fishing line. If you would like to sponsor a satellite tag, please email Keith Matassa, PMMC’s Director of Zological & Conservation Programs, at aka ‘Breaking Bad’ If you would like to become involved in our post-release monitoring program please read about our Citizens of Science program. PMMC wishes to thank all of our satellite tag supporters for their contributions towards this project. DiGiovanni serves as Pacific Marine Mammal Center's chief scientist. The tracking device, either a splash or spot tag linked to wildlife computers, sends a signal for approximately 80 days to researchers at PMMC and to Robert DiGiovanni of the Atlantic Marine Conservation Society, our collaborating research organization, for analysis. This scientific information is invaluable to our research regarding post-release monitoring, and provides PMMC with a small window into the intricate lives of our patients in their natural environment.Įach year, 6 to 8 animals are satellite-tagged and released by PMMC. Other satellite tags just record the animal’s location. Tags can provide us with important information: the movements and location of the animal, dive data (the depth and length of the dive), water temperature and salinity of the water. The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is fortunate to receive grant and foundation funding that allows us to satellite tag and track some of our released animals.
Satellite Tagging And National Collaboration
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