Tyndall works with Gulf World Published July 11, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Christopher Reel 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- More common than not, beach goers are likely to find trash washed ashore, but, occasionally one may come across stranded marine life. Recently, a deceased dolphin washed onto the beaches of Tyndall's portion of Shell Island. The 325th Civil Engineer Squadron Natural Resources worked with Panama City Beach's Gulf World to perform a necropsy on the deceased dolphin. Though dolphins, whales and manatees aren't as common at Tyndall, it is a fairly normal occurrence for birds and turtles, that are migrating long distances, to wash ashore. The Gulf Stream and other ocean currents, along with winds and tides, can move animals a long distance from where their death occurs. Tyndall has loggerhead, green and Kemp's ridley sea turtles that wash up annually on the Gulf beaches and bay shorelines near the marina, golf course and the Dupont Bridge, said 325th CES Natural Resources officials. "Both Tyndall and Gulf World respond to stranding events, although Gulf World has a larger coverage area while Tyndall primarily responds within our boundaries," said Wendy Jones, 325th CES Natural Resources technician. "Gulf World has marine biologists, veterinarians, and other wildlife specialists that can provide technical assistance to Tyndall," added Jones. If dead or injured marine life is found, do not touch them. If found on Tyndall's beaches contact Natural Resources at (850) 283-2641, and for beaches off base contact the Wildlife Alert Hotline at (888) 404-3922.