Fed: Whales could be saved by 'big brother' tracking device

AAP General News (Australia)
04-21-2006
Fed: Whales could be saved by 'big brother' tracking device

Whales caught in nets and other debris can now be tracked via satellite during rescue operations.

A new high-tech tag to help whale rescue operations .. has been developed in a collaborative
effort by the Australian and New Zealand governments.

The satellite tag .. which is attached to a buoy .. is tied to the net that's trapping
the whale .. and used to follow the mammal if rescuers can't free it.

Environment Minister IAN CAMPBELL says a lot of whales will be saved by the use of the tag.

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KEYWORD: WHALES (SYDNEY)

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