Heidi Whitehead: Executive Director of the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network | Dolphins in a Helicopter | Episode 013

Heidi Whitehead is the Executive Director of the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, and has helped countless marine mammals in need over the course of her career. Listen in to hear about TMMSN's partnership with SeaWorld and how their "time capsule" of resources is advancing the field of marine mammal medicine and rehabilitation all over the world!  She also shares wild stories of rescuing animals in the wake of devastating hurricanes. To learn more about the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, click here: http://www.dolphinrescue.org To see the latest news from the TMMSN, visit their facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/tmmsn.dolphin.rescue Here are some of our favorite quotes from this episode! “We look at every animal that comes in as an opportunity to help future animals that strand.” “It’s not all just playing with dolphins in a pool; when you’re dealing with rescue and rehabilitation specifically you’re not dealing with healthy animals.” “Several years ago we formalized the partnership [with SeaWorld] so that we could really move forward and advance the stranding network’s ability to provide care for more animals.” “I got in touch with the Coast Guard helicopter crew and said ‘There’s no way we can get this dolphin back unless we put it in your helicopter!’ ”