The Marine Mammal Center

Earth Rangers Launches In-School Environmental Education Assembly Program for the First Time in the U.S. Alongside Dawn®

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Rangers, a charity that empowers kids and families to make a positive impact on the environment, today announced the launch of its successful school assembly program in the United States. Originally developed in Canada, Earth Rangers expanded its innovative app into the U.S. in January 2023 and has since been fostering a new generation of young conservationists and environmental leaders across the country. With the continued support of its first U.S. partner Dawn®, America's #1 Dish Brand*, Earth Rangers will now introduce its school assembly program to help make learning about wildlife conservation fun and exciting for students. Kicking off this month, more than 30 elementary schools across Michigan will experience the inspiring, interactive presentation with a brand new, technological twist - a holographic co-host named ECO, the Earth Rangers Communications Operative.

Key Points: 
  • For over 20 years, Earth Rangers has delivered curriculum-linked educational programming across every province and territory in Canada.
  • Marking its 2024 assembly debut, ECO, the holographic Earth Rangers Communications Operative, will play co-host, taking students around the world through the Earth Rangers App and its habitat wheel.
  • Following the presentation, students are encouraged to become Earth Rangers at home by signing up for the free program available through the award-winning Earth Rangers App with their parents' help.
  • For more information on Earth Rangers membership, the Earth Rangers App and more, visit https://www.earthrangers.com/EN/US/ .

SeaWorld Conservation Fund Makes Million Dollar Cornerstone Investments for Greater Impact on at Risk Species: Manatees and Guadalupe Fur Seals

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Monday, November 13, 2023
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ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The SeaWorld Conservation Fund today announced cornerstone investments in the preservation of manatees and Guadalupe fur seals, committing up to $1.075 million over up to four years. The initial investments encompass three organizations and will help support vital census work and tagging for imperiled Gudalupe fur seals, along with habitat restoration, rescue, rehabilitation, release, monitoring and education for manatees globally. It will also help make possible the building of the first African manatee rehabilitation center in Cameroon. The investments are part of a new investment strategy to drive greater impact among species of concern. Over the next several years, the Fund will work closely with these organizations as they make a positive impact on our planet's endangered species. In addition to support through the Fund, SeaWorld parks help manatee and Guadalupe Fur Seal conservation with rescue, rehabilitation, and return.

Key Points: 
  • In addition to support through the Fund, SeaWorld parks help manatee and Guadalupe Fur Seal conservation with rescue, rehabilitation, and return.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is one of only two facilities in the United States authorized to rehabilitate Guadalupe fur seals.
  • For rescued and rehabilitated animals that wildlife authorities determine cannot survive on their own, including manatees and Guadalupe fur seals, SeaWorld provides long term care.
  • SeaWorld San Diego is one of only a few places where the public can see Guadalupe fur seals in a zoological setting.

Earth Rangers Expands U.S. Presence with Dawn® as its First Partner to Build Next Generation of Wildlife Heroes

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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TORONTO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Earth Rangers, a charity and app that empowers kids and families to make a positive impact on the environment, just announced its first U.S. partnership with Dawn®, North America's #1 dishwashing liquid*, to help inspire the next generation through innovative education and action. The creative partnership draws on shared values and will build on Dawn's commitment to inspire and empower one million people to become "Wildlife Heroes".

Key Points: 
  • Originally founded in Canada, Earth Rangers has been pioneering the effort to create young conservationists for nearly 20 years.
  • According to a new study from Earth Rangers, US children aged 6-11 are actively looking for ways to protect the environment.
  • Earth Rangers and Dawn will debut a revamped Earth Rangers in-app mission titled "Shoreline Saver," in celebration of Earth Month.
  • Click here to download and learn more about the free Earth Rangers App, and join Earth Rangers and Dawn's mission to create a cleaner world for wildlife.

Iron Horse Winery Continues Commitment to the Ocean and Celebrates Earth Month with a New Vintage and Partnership with The Marine Mammal Center

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, Iron Horse Vineyards is beginning a partnership with The Marine Mammal Center, the world's largest marine mammal hospital, based in Sausalito, CA.

Key Points: 
  • SEBASTOPOL, Calif., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of Earth Day and Earth Month, Iron Horse Vineyards is beginning a partnership with The Marine Mammal Center, the world's largest marine mammal hospital, based in Sausalito, CA.
  • A portion of the proceeds from Iron Horse's 2019 vintage of Ocean Reserve Blanc de Blancs Sparking Wine ($75.00), will be donated to The Marine Mammal Center.
  • "We are very excited for this new partnership," said Joy Sterling, Partner/CEO of Iron Horse Winery.
  • On March 31, Iron Horse Vineyards launched their partnership with The Marine Mammal Center with the release of the 2019 Ocean Reserve, especially timed for Earth Day celebrations.

VETERINARY LEADERS TO SHARE BREAKTHROUGHS ACROSS THE BOARD FOR MORE EFFECTIVE CANCER TREATMENT, NON-INVASIVE DIAGNOSTICS, UNDERSTANDING FELINE PAIN AND SURGERY ON THE SMALLEST PATIENTS

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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ORLANDO, Fla., Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- From breast cancer surgery on a tiny hedgehog to advanced non-invasive ways to detect cancer, perform heart surgery and measure pain, the veterinary industry continues to provide new, less painful and more successful options to help animals live longer, better quality lives. This comes as good news to pet owners who see and treat their pets as family and increasingly seek the best healthcare possible for them.

Key Points: 
  • Key topics and presenters available for interviews include:
    Note: See the VMX 2023 Full Program for session dates and times.
  • Her session will focus on how the human and veterinary medical communities work together to minimize future outbreaks.
  • The North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing veterinary professionals worldwide.
  • Since 2017, the NAVC has been recognized as one of the Top Workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel.

Jenna Bush Hager Partners with Dawn® to Co-Create Children’s e-Book To Spark Conversation and Positive Change for Wildlife

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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By making wildlife education widely accessible, we aim to inspire small behavioral changes at home that help create a cleaner world for wildlife.

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  • By making wildlife education widely accessible, we aim to inspire small behavioral changes at home that help create a cleaner world for wildlife.
  • For more than 40 years, Dawn has been used by experts to help clean and care for oiled wildlife.
  • Written with these goals in mind, The Wonderful World of Blue sparks conversation and action to help protect wildlife.
  • For more information about the Dawn family of products, including Dawn Powerwash Dish Spray and Dawn EZ-Squeeze, and the brand's efforts to help save wildlife visit www.dawn-dish.com .

Whale Safe – an AI-Enabled System to Prevent Ship Collisions With Whales – to Launch off the San Francisco Coastline

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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Last months tragic death of Fran, the most photographed whale in California, is the latest example of why Whale Safe is needed off the Northern California coast.

Key Points: 
  • Last months tragic death of Fran, the most photographed whale in California, is the latest example of why Whale Safe is needed off the Northern California coast.
  • We are excited to expand the technology and expertise to the San Francisco Bay region where ship collisions are of high concern for endangered whales, said Callie Steffen, Whale Safe project lead at the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory.
  • Whale Safe utilizes best-in-class technology with best-practice conservation strategies to create a solution to reduce risk to whales.
  • Whale Safe utilizes an AI-enabled acoustic monitoring system, big data models and direct whale sightings recorded by trained observers and citizen scientists.

Virtual Press Conference & Panel Discussion: Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory-funded Technology to Save Whales from Ship Strikes Along San Francisco’s Coastline

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Monday, September 19, 2022
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The Marine Mammal Center & The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory:

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  • The Marine Mammal Center & The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory:
    The Marine Mammal Center and The Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory will host a virtual press conference and panel discussion to announce a collaboration to deploy Whale Safe, a technology-based mapping and analysis system, to the San Francisco Bay Area to help prevent whale-ship collisions.
  • Whale deaths from ship strikes have increased over the past decade, with estimates of over 80 endangered whales killed off the West Coast per year.
  • Last months tragic death of Fran, the most photographed whale in California, is the latest example of why Whale Safe is needed off the Northern Californian coast.
  • The system was developed by the Benioff Ocean Science Laboratory and technology partners Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, University of California Santa Cruz, University of Washington, and Conserve.iO.

Dawn® Dish Soap Launches Next Wave of Efforts to Help Save Wildlife

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
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Dawn, North America's #1 dish liquid*, announced today a set of expansive sustainability and purpose-driven commitments to help create a cleaner world for wildlife.

Key Points: 
  • Dawn, North America's #1 dish liquid*, announced today a set of expansive sustainability and purpose-driven commitments to help create a cleaner world for wildlife.
  • These goals build upon the brands existing sustainability actions and long history of partnering with rescue and rehabilitation experts to save wildlife.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220328005750/en/
    More than 40 years ago, experts at International Bird Rescue began using Dawn dish soap to clean oiled wildlife in the wake of a catastrophic spill.
  • We have trusted Dawn to care for wildlife in more than 200 rescue efforts over the past 40 years, said JD Bergeron, CEO of International Bird Rescue.

United Country Real Estate Affiliates Raise $25,000 to Aid People of Ukraine

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Monday, March 21, 2022
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United Country affiliates have made and continue to make huge differences in the communities they serve, across America and now across the globe.

Key Points: 
  • United Country affiliates have made and continue to make huge differences in the communities they serve, across America and now across the globe.
  • The items can be viewed on the United Country Real Estate Facebook and Instagram pages.
  • As the largest network of auction real estate professionals nationwide, United Country had professional auctioneers and ring men conduct the live auction.
  • United Country Real Estate is the largest and leading, real estate company representing lifestyle, country, ranch, farm, recreational, rural, small city and surrounding properties nationwide.