7,000 birds are estimated to die after the BP oil spill, prompting urgent rescue efforts for Pelican 895 in Louisiana.
“7,000 birds will die after the BP oil spill. Will this pelican survive?”
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7,000 birds are estimated to die after the BP oil spill, prompting urgent rescue efforts for Pelican 895 in Louisiana.
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Synopsis
Louisiana's wetlands become the backdrop for the rescue of Pelican 895, the 895th bird affected by the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. Conservationists from the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the International Bird Rescue work together to rehabilitate the oiled pelican. The documentary features interviews and footage of the efforts to save wildlife amid an environmental crisis. The film runs for 39 minutes and was directed by Irene Taylor.
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Why Watch
- Meet Pelican 895, a symbol of survival after the oil spill.
- See the efforts of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries.
- Find out how oil spills impact local ecosystems.
Did You Know
- Pelican 895 is the 895th surviving oiled pelican after the 2010 spill.
- 7,000 birds are estimated to die after the BP oil spill.
- The film was directed by Irene Taylor in 2011.
- The documentary has a runtime of 39 minutes.
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What is Pelican 895 known for?
Pelican 895 is the 895th surviving oiled pelican following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010.
Who directed the documentary 'Saving Pelican 895'?
Irene Taylor directed the documentary 'Saving Pelican 895'.
What organizations were involved in the rescue of Pelican 895?
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and the International Bird Rescue were involved in the rescue and rehabilitation of Pelican 895.
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