University of Miami's Marine Mammal Rescue Team
Stranding Training Information
MMRT offers basic and advanced stranding response training to our members through Dolphins Plus. This course will be held several times throughout the year to ensure that we can get as many people trained to help as possible. After completing the course and passing the test you will receive a certification card that you can present when we are called upon to aid FWC at a stranding event.
Go-Bag Checklist
​Essentials
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MMRT stranding shirt - wear during the stranding so everyone knows who are you and that you are qualified to help
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Make sure this shirt is ONLY worn for strandings, and NEVER to a marine park!
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Swimsuit and/or wetsuit - you may be in the water for extended periods of time, and it can get cold
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Closed-toed water shoes/SCUBA booties
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Waterproof watch
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Dry, warm clothing and extra socks - to change into after the rescue
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Sun protection - sunscreen, hat, sunglasses with attached lanyard, rash guard
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Towel
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Food and drink- lots of water!
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Any medication you need
Extras
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Knee pads - you may be kneeling over rocky shore bottoms for extended periods of time
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Bug spray
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Paper and pen - you may be requested to be a scribe on the scene
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Portable charger
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Jacket
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What to bring when called to the scene
