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Off Beat: Dolphin Defenders To Patrol Naval Base

Not exactly "...Sharks with frickin' laser beams on their heads...," but interesting nonetheless.

Via NBC11.com.

You've heard of the Navy SEALS, but on Thursday, the military showed the talents of their Navy sea lions and dolphins.

The animals are part of the San Diego-based marine mammal program, Naval Special Clearance Team One. The group is housed at Naval Base Point Loma.

For the first time since the start of the war in Iraq, officials at the base opened their doors to the media.

Military officials said the mammals are used to help dive underwater and retrieve targets.

More here.

posted by Fergie @ 4/13/2007 10:03:00 AM