SeaWorld & DHL ship manatee home
by Katie Pfaff
SeaWorld and DHL Express partnered to move a rehabbed manatee from Texas to Florida. The animal had been rehabilitated for 8 months in Texas in SeaWorld San Antonio.
DHL Express moved the manatee in a container specially created for that purpose, and approved by the International Animal Transport Association (IATA). Following the transport, the animal was observed for 48 hours at SeaWorld Orlando, cleared, and moved to Crystal River. The manatee was tagged for observation by the Dauphin Island Sea Lab project.
"This is our fifth manatee successfully transferred through our global hub in Cincinnati this year, and DHL is thrilled to continue supporting the effort to preserve and protect the manatee population," said Cain Moodie, senior vice president of network operations and aviation for DHL Express Americas. "Moving manatees is an intricate process, so the speed and reliability of our air network, coupled with the extensive logistics planning with SeaWorld and their partners, helps ensure these wonderful creatures get back safely to their natural habitat."
"As manatees continue to suffer from a dangerous unusual mortality event, it's more important now than ever to dedicate our time, energy and resources to ensuring their continued survival," said Jon Peterson, VP of Zoological Operations at SeaWorld Orlando and Head of SeaWorld Orlando Rescue Team. "We're grateful for the continued partnership and dedication from organizations like DHL and others who help make rescues, rehabilitations and returns not only possible, but safe and successful as well."
Prior to its long-term care which began in late 2021, the manatee was rescued by US Fish and Wildlife Service, Texas State Aquarium, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, Galveston Bay Foundation, and others. The creature had been in ill health due to weight loss, damage to a flipper, and cold stress.
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