Whale Rescue Team’s 2003 Report

Elephant seal pup rescued by Whale Rescue Team – Spring 2003.

Whale Rescue Team’s 2004 Report

WRT hoop nets a sea lion suffering from Domoic acid poisoning. A County Lifeguard stands by to assist securing the sea lion.

Whale Rescue Team’s 2005 Report

Oiled Grebe rescued by Whale Rescue Team – Winter 2005.

Power Plant Basin Rescue

In 2003 WRT assisted DWP workers rescuing this sea lion from the DWP basin. This technique would not work in 2005.

Domoic Acid Poisoning Rescue

California sea lion suffering from domoic acid poisoning. Photo: Jonathon Alcorn

J.J. Whale Rescue

The Whale Rescue Team's Peter Wallerstein, along with Los Angeles County Lifeguards and LAPD Officers, work together to rescue baby whale "J.J."

Storm Drain Rescue

The Whale Rescue Team along with the Los Angeles City Fire Department work together to rescue a baby sea lion trapped in a storm drain.

Buoy Rescue

Sea lion rescue turns into a harrowing adventure. Photo credit: Sean Miller/Daily Breeze

2003 Report

2004 Report

2005 Report

Power Plant Basin Rescue

Domoic Acid Poisoning Rescue

J.J. Whale Rescue

Storm Drain Rescue

Buoy Rescue