Ep 12. Dolphins in Danger
- TV-Y
- February 4, 2012
- 21 min
A group of volunteers in Florida receive a distress call about a pod of dolphins who have become caught in fishing lines. The dolphins are struggling to stay afloat and are in dire need of immediate assistance. The volunteers quickly load up their boats and head out to the location of the distressed dolphins. Upon arrival, they are met with a heart-wrenching sight as they witness the dolphins struggling to breathe and stay above water.
Using all of their expertise and training, the volunteers work tirelessly to untangle the dolphins from the fishing lines. The dolphins are visibly distressed and exhausted but remain calm as the volunteers work to free them. As each dolphin is set free, they swim off into the open ocean, visibly relieved and grateful for the help they received.
The volunteers learn that the pod of dolphins they rescued is a resident pod that lives in the local waters. This pod is particularly vulnerable as they have become used to the presence of humans and frequently interact with boats. This often leads to them getting caught in fishing lines or becoming entangled in other debris.
The volunteers are determined to do all they can to protect this vulnerable pod. They work with local authorities to establish stricter regulations around fishing practices in the area and to implement a program to educate the public on how to safely interact with dolphins and other sea life.
In addition to this, the volunteers work to rehabilitate and release any other sea creatures they come across in their efforts to protect the pod of dolphins. From sea turtles to pelicans, the group devotes themselves to rescuing and rehabilitating any creature in need.
As the season progresses, the group faces new challenges and obstacles in their efforts to protect sea life. From rescuing a group of manatees caught in a toxic algae bloom to working to save a whale that has become stranded on a beach, the volunteers are constantly pushing themselves to help sea creatures in need.
Through it all, their passion for protecting the ocean and its inhabitants never wavers. The show leaves viewers with a renewed appreciation for the incredible work being done by these volunteers and a greater understanding of the importance of protecting our oceans and the creatures that call them home.