The Marine Mammal Center

Since 1975, we've rescued more than 24,000 marine mammals 🚑🦦 along over 600 miles of coastline in California and Hawai‘i 🦭🌊🌺 But we weren't always the world's largest marine mammal hospital! Check out these photos from the historical archive 🎞️ to get a sense of just how far our state-of-the-art facility has come 🏥 Don't just take our word for it, see for yourself when you visit our Sausalito hospital. Just reserve a general admission ticket - completely free of charge - ahead of your visit at https://bit.ly/3scar7M.

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Thinking of applying to Youth Crew? 🤔 Attend a virtual or in-person info session to learn all you need to know about applications, stipend opportunities and more 📝 With only two sessions left before the application deadline ⏳ you'll want to RSVP to the in-person session on 9/7 or the virtual on 9/12 today at https://bit.ly/3zRIFz5. 📷 Bill Hunnewell

It's #NationalWildlifeDay! What better way to spend it than to help us spread the word about our Wildlife Health Youth Fellowship 🤗 This fellowship is a paid opportunity for high school students to get their first hands-on experience in the world of wildlife, learning about animal care and conservation from our amazing partners at The Marine Mammal Center and Peninsula Humane Society & SPCA. Eligibility info and applications: https://lnkd.in/g8xYgvvQ

During veterinary school I had the honor of being an American Veterinary Medical Foundation (#AVMF) scholarship recipient. The Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship Program gave me the financial support to participate in externships at Brookfield Zoo Chicago, Shedd Aquarium, Mystic Aquarium, and The Marine Mammal Center. I had the pleasure of sharing my experience as an AVMF scholarship recipient with the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association): https://lnkd.in/gSDt8RxG Support the next generation of veterinarians today: https://lnkd.in/guTczQ4W

Thanks to support from ocean champions like you 🌊 our experts are tackling the critical work of advancing ocean health at a time when action is more important than ever. With backgrounds far beyond the ocean, the people at the helm of our organization bring unique perspectives, building a broad foundation by recently creating a new strategic planning framework to grow the incredible impact you create. Learn how we're leading the way for a healthy ocean at https://bit.ly/4g4Tlji. 📷 Chris Diemler

In June of this year, a loggerhead sea turtle was rescued near Avila Beach in #California and brought to the Aquarium of the Pacific for recovery. The Marine Mammal Center's San Luis Obispo Operations team in #MorroBay rescued the turtle and transferred the animal to the aquarium with NOAA Fisheries' authorization. 🏥 This decision was made due to the #Aquarium’s expertise in treating and releasing stranded and injured sea turtles. 🐢 Upon arrival, the 10 to 15-year-old subadult #Turtle, measuring approximately 22 inches long and weighing 50 pounds, was in critical condition—hypothermic, dehydrated, with flipper wounds, eye ulcers, and mild pneumonia. 🩺 The aquarium's #Veterinary team immediately began care, slowly warming the turtle to a normal temperature, administering antibiotics, fluids, eye ointment, and treating its wounds. To help the turtle regain strength, the team also provides a daily diet of mixed restaurant-quality seafood. 🌊 The Aquarium of the Pacific has rehabilitated and released sea turtles since 2000. Some released turtles have been fitted with #Satellite tracking devices, allowing scientists to gather data on their migration patterns and habitats. 💚 Read more about loggerhead sea #Turtles and the aquarium's ongoing #Conservation efforts in Connect: https://bit.ly/3T97gex. #WildlifeRescue #AnimalHealth #AnimalRescue #LongBeach #SanLuisObispo #AvilaBeach

Youth Crew is an opportunity for aspiring conservationists to volunteer alongside our animal care and education experts 🌊🦭 Which is why we're so excited to be able to offer financial assistance to qualifying youth 🙌 Thanks to generous support from our partners, motivated high school students who would otherwise be unable to participate could receive a stipend for Youth Crew PLUS be matched with a mentor throughout the program 🤝 Find full details, Q&A session information, and apply before the September 18 deadline at https://bit.ly/3zRIFz5. 📷 Bill Hunnewell

Watch playful Hawaiian monk seal and Pacific harbor seal pups learning to survive in the wild 😍 These "toys" are enrichment items, which teach our marine mammal patients skills, like how to forage for food on their own, and keep their minds occupied during rehabilitation 💪 Discover how we prepare our patients physically and mentally for life in their ocean home at https://bit.ly/3Vjy2AJ.

Come seal-ebrate the 10th anniversary of our Hawaiian monk seal hospital, Ke Kai Ola! Join us in Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i for a celebratory conservation festival on Saturday, September 28 🌈🦭 We'll have community partners, live music, activities for keiki (children), tours, food trucks and more! 💃🍍🎶🎨🕺 Flights may not be free, but tickets are! Get yours now at https://bit.ly/3SGMx14. 📷 elenagraham.com