Navy to use sea-lions for water rescue operations
Saturday, June 22, 2013 @ 9:08 PM
THE Spanish Navy is planning to use sea-lions for rescue missions.
They have chosen sea-lions over dolphins, since they say the 'logistics' of the former are simpler, and they can be used in both salt water and fresh water,
Also, as they are amphibians, they can be used on dry land.
Searching for submerged objects and people, the recovery of lost property, ships, other devices and humans, and also saving humans in trouble in water are among the new tasks sea-lions will perform.
They will be able to tow people and items to the surface, assist divers, help inspect boats, ports, oil and gas pipes.
Read more at thinkSPAIN.com