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Funding Shift for Whale Rescue Team | Wilmington News
Federal funding for North Carolina’s marine mammal rescue team is drying up starting September 2026, but the mission isn’t stopping—thanks to the NC Aquarium Society stepping in to cover critical positions. Despite NOAA’s budget shifts, the team, led by Dr. Victoria Thayer and Jill Sullivan, just earned a 2025 Partner in the Spotlight award for saving the critically endangered North Atlantic right whale. Covering a vast stretch of coast with partners like UNC Wilmington, they’re always on call—24/7—for any stranded whale, dolphin, seal, or manatee. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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