The WA2S.org All Eyes on the Gulf (AEOTG) expedition volunteer team members, led by Tom McPhee, have begun 2-days of intense wildlife documentation and spotter training in the Gulf of Mexico. The World Animal Awareness Society and Kinship Circle have created a team that includes filmmakers, photojournalists, FEMA certified disaster responders, experienced animal rescuers, and concerned citizens. Ady Gil has introduced two team members to the WA2S.org AEOTG Expedition; these members will allow WA2S.org access to the affected regions by boat or plane, as well as on land. The initial team met on June 11, 2010 at 8AM at the Venice Marina. Once training is completed, team members will be appointed designated areas along the coast to document the current conditions as they pertain to the wildlife in the region. The team will collect visual data from ground and air levels. Team members will also act as "spotters" of the affected wildlife and will be assisting the Unified Area Command with locating the animals for their capture and care.
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Images from Day 1: July 11, 2010 in Buras Lousiana at the Fort Jackson Rescue Center
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