New Zealand has more strandings of live whales and dolphins than any other country, says Project Jonah general manager, Daren Grover.
He says while some of the animals involved are sick or injured, others are healthy and simply need a helping hand to get back out to sea.
This is where Project Jonah comes in, he says.
"Saving whales isn't as easy as it looks. A stranding site is a dangerous place, and people can sometimes make mistakes. It's important people understand the complexity of strandings, why they happen, and what they can do to help."
Since its inception over 40 years ago, Project Jonah has responded to whale strandings all over New Zealand. Always on standby, it is ready to respond anytime and anywhere.