The Marine Mammal Center

Program #1: rescue and rehabilitation: The Marine Mammal Center rescues and rehabilitates sick and injured Marine mammals at its state-of-the-art veterinary facilities by engaging a dedicated workforce and a supportive community. Since 1975, The Center has responded to more than 25,000 Marine mammals, including sea lions, elephant seals, harbor seals, fur seals, sea otters, and more. In an effort to save Hawaiian monk seals from extinction, The Center opened The first-ever rehabilitation facility devoted to this endangered species in 2014, and since then has rehabilitated nearly 3 percent of The total population, which is estimated at about 1,500 individuals. The Center admitted 730 Marine mammals with The help of volunteers who recorded more than 132,000 volunteer hours (continue on schedule o) served, an estimated workforce value of approximately $4.9 million as of september 30, 2023.

Program #3: scientific research: The Marine Mammal Center learns from The patients in its care and contributes to scientific understanding of The changing health of our ocean, taking action to address ocean threats and save endangered species.

Program #2: education: The Marine Mammal Center leads as a teaching hospital by training veterinary professionals locally and internationally, and inspiring future ocean stewards through innovative school and public education programs. In 2023, The Center engaged more than 100,000 children and adults through in-person programming with hands-on trainings, supporting The next generation of scientists and engaged citizens.