Notch, the rescued Dolphin
Best-Selling Children’s Book
Based on the true story of a dolphin in need and the humans who helped him
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Meet Notch, the Rescued Dolphin
Notch is a playful bottlenose dolphin, who gets entangled in a discarded fishing line.
He embarks on an adventure to look for help, encountering other amazing marine animals on his journey… and finally learning that sometimes, humans will be there to help.
Raising children as good stewards of the ocean
Today’s children are the decision makers of tomorrow. If we want the next generation to be more environmentally conscious than the one before, we need to start now. The story of Notch helps children between 5 and 12 years old learn about oceans, marine life and the environment.
Inspirational story | Beautiful illustrations | Highly educational
Based on a true story
The story in this children’s book is based on a real event: in January 2013, a wild dolphin approached a local dive team that was swimming with manta rays off the Kona coastline. The dolphin appeared injured: a hook lodged in his pectoral fin had wrapped his head in fishing line, severely restricting his ability to swim freely.
The dolphin paused near a divemaster, who compassionately worked to remove the hook and line- saving Notch’s life. Martina Wing captured the entire encounter on video. The footage went viral on YouTube and Facebook and was featured at several film festivals and in international productions.