active sonar has been used in military exercises. it could be socially induced. these mammals are very closely bonded to one another. very low minimal disbursal rate of the animals. they stay together for life. if the leader of the group, the alpha animal, if you will, mvs into shallow waters the others are likely to follow and less likely to leave. this particular group of pilot whales, correct? correct. and these pilot whales, of course, as you saw, travel in these groups. as these situations become more frequent, what are the concerns that you all have in terms of the rescue effort? i know that many people do their best to try to save so many of these whales but unfortunately a number of them do die. yes, indeed. and that is the status part of the entire process. and it takes an emotional toll on the first responders, as well. but you have to understand the there s two things that the public should absolute need