Aerating Fountains, Pond Aerators, Water Circulators,

De-Icers, & Landscape Lighting

1988 Whale Rescue

In October, 1988, Kasco Marine sent its de-icing equipment and company personnel 312 miles north of the Arctic Circle to help with the whale rescue off the coast of Barrow, Alaska.

Although Kasco Marine had no official rescue invitation, we were convinced the equipment could do the job. . . so Kasco decided to "crash the party." At first, local officials did not take Kasco's de-icing equipment seriously, but they became enthusiastic after seeing the great results Kasco delivered. There was also a friendly reception from the whales.

Kasco's 3/4hp Circulator units maintained ice-free breathing holes for the trapped whales at temperatures consistently reaching -30 degrees Fahrenheit. Keeping these breathing holes free of ice, while waiting for a Russian ice-breaker was essential to the ultimate freedom of the trapped whales.

Kasco Marine is proud to join all who thank the Inuit crews, Alaskan officials, wildlife biologists, and many other who contributed to this rescue effort.