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45 Organizations, One Mission: The Oiled Wildlife Care Network
Episode 2
Friday, 17 April, 2026
Send us Fan MailIf you see oiled wildlife, call the OWCN 24-hour hotline: 1-877-UCD-OWCN (1-877-823-6926)Frankie Lill coordinates wildlife oil spill response for the entire state of California. She also used to work with us, and is making this podcast cooler by the second. In this episode, she breaks down how the Oiled Wildlife Care Network mobilizes within hours of a spill, what it really takes to rehabilitate an oiled bird, why blue dish soap is still the MVP after decades of research, and reminisces on her past work (of being a social media SUPERSTAR) at the Aquarium of the Pacific.In this episode:Frankie's aviculturist background at the Aquarium of the Pacific and her role as Wildlife Planning Specialist on the OWCN teamHow OWCN was created in response to catastrophic spills in the late 1980s and early 1990sThe four R's of OWCN's work: readiness, response, reaching out, and researchWhat happens when a spill is activated, from the planning meeting to boots on the ground within two hoursThe full care journey of an oiled bird: field capture, stabilization, intake and processing, pre-wash care, washing, conditioning, waterproofing, and releaseWhy inland oil spills are more common than most people realizeHow the network prepares responders for every speciesGet involved:Learn about OWCN and find member organizationsIf you see oiled wildlife, call the OWCN 24-hour hotline: 1-877-UCD-OWCN (1-877-823-6926)Episode resources:Aquarium Staff Lend a Helping Hand to Oiled Seabirds in Ventura CountyAquarium Staff Members Helped Rescue Animals Affected by the Oil SpillAquarium Aids in Rescue Effort to Save Baby SeabirdsBeautiful turban snail videoEpisode photo cover courtesy of OWCN/UC DavisStay connected: If you enjoyed this episode, make sure you are subscribed to Aquarium of the Podcific wherever you are listening, and leave us a five-star review! It goes a long way in helping new listeners find the show. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Email us at podcific@lbaop.org! Follow the Aquarium of the Pacific across social media (@aquariumpacific) for fun animal videos, conservation updates, and more. Follow the podcast's own Instagram (@podcific) for episode updates and behind-the-scenes content.Thanks for listening!
