07/18/2026
Even the largest creatures in the ocean aren't too large for the Coast Guard to rescue.
Captured in 1999, this photo shows the crew of a U.S. Coast Guard 41-foot rescue boat working alongside marine conservation partners to free an entangled humpback whale, an endangered species. It's one of many examples of the Coast Guard's commitment to protecting both lives and marine wildlife.
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