Stranded melon-headed whale (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption Melon-headed whale that stranded in Sebastian in Florida in 2015. [The FAU Harbor Branch rescue team operates as a marine mammal stranding responder under a letter of authorization issued by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)]. Credit Wendy Marks Usage Restrictions Credit: Wendy Marks License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.