Accession Number:

ADD002400

Title:

Porpoise Stranding Device.

Descriptive Note:

Patent,

Corporate Author:

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON D C

Personal Author(s):

• Steele,Joseph W.

Report Date:

1975-12-02

Pagination or Media Count:

6.0

Abstract:

The invention is a flexible sheet wound upon an attached reel to assume a taut position across the mouth of an animal enclosure from a dependent position. It conforms to the inner walls of the enclosure to raise and isolate a marine mammal contained therein.

Descriptors:

• *Cetacea
• *Patents
• Aquatic animals
• Animal husbandry
• Equipment
• Handling

Subject Categories:

• Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Medicine
• Biology
• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE