Sea Lions Alex and Zachary Guard U.S. Ships
MANAMA (Reuters) - Despite having cutting-edge technology and weaponry, the United States Navy has turned to two California sea lions named Alex and Zachary to help protect its ships in Gulf waters off the coast of Bahrain.
Naval officials said Tuesday the sea lions would be used to locate and mark divers or swimmers that could pose a threat to U.S. warships off Bahrain, headquarters of the navy's Fifth Fleet.
The sea lions have been trained to carry a special clamp in their mouths which they can attach to a suspicious person.