Institut für Terrestrische und Aquatische Wildtierforschung (ITAW)

The Institut für Terrestrische und Aquatische Wildtierforschung (ITAW) is an institute focused on terrestrial and aquatic wildlife research. While the articles don't provide extensive background on ITAW itself, they highlight the institute's involvement in the recent situation involving a humpback whale stranded off the coast of Timmendorfer Strand in the Baltic Sea. Stephanie Groß from ITAW is mentioned in connection to the ongoing rescue operation, indicating the institute's role in providing expert advice and potentially participating in the assessment of the whale's condition and the planning of rescue strategies. The whale was stuck on a sandbank for several days, prompting various rescue attempts, including digging a trench to help it return to deeper waters. The whale eventually freed itself. ITAW's involvement underscores the importance of wildlife research institutions in responding to marine animal emergencies and contributing to conservation efforts.