The Marine Mammal Center

NOAA Grant To Help Organizations Effectively Communicate on Climate Change: The Marine Mammal Center, NNOCCI to Expand Climate Communication Efforts

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Tuesday, January 25, 2022
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The program will help expand training opportunities within underrepresented communities and enhance knowledge of climate change and a willingness to engage in climate action, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive approach.

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  • The program will help expand training opportunities within underrepresented communities and enhance knowledge of climate change and a willingness to engage in climate action, ensuring a more equitable and inclusive approach.
  • The program is funded by a two-year grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
  • The project will enable NNOCCI and The Marine Mammal Center to expand and create a lasting impact through updated and more efficient training systems.
  • The Centers mission is to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

From Idaho to France: Life By A Whisker Film Featuring The Marine Mammal Center Goes International Post-COVID

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Wednesday, September 29, 2021
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The large format film that showcases the work and mission of The Marine Mammal Center has gone international.

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  • The large format film that showcases the work and mission of The Marine Mammal Center has gone international.
  • Sea Lions: Life by a Whisker has showings throughout the world, after its initial public release was put on hold due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The film highlights the mission of The Marine Mammal Center, the worlds largest marine mammal hospital, as a model for global ocean conservation.
  • Life by a Whisker is also coming soon to the Wildlife Film Festival Rotterdam in Oct. 2021.

Bank of America, Walmart, UC Berkeley Law Team Up for The Marine Mammal Center’s Ocean Policy Series to Talk Capitalism and Climate Change on April 20

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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The Marine Mammal Center the worlds largest marine mammal hospital has announced the second installment of its Ocean Policy Webinar Series.

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  • The Marine Mammal Center the worlds largest marine mammal hospital has announced the second installment of its Ocean Policy Webinar Series.
  • The past year saw ocean pollution rapidly increase, with reports of over 1.5 billion face masks entering the ocean in 2020 alone.
  • Global climate change is one of the defining issues facing marine mammals and the ocean, said Dr. Jeff Boehm, CEO of The Marine Mammal Center.
  • The Centers mission is to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

SeaWorld, Pacific Marine Mammal Center, and University of Florida Establish Health Markers for Dolphins to Support the Health of the Species around the World

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Thursday, December 17, 2020
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Bottlenose dolphins in the United States are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act because they are vulnerable to many threats.

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  • Bottlenose dolphins in the United States are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act because they are vulnerable to many threats.
  • SeaWorld has uniquely equipped, on-site veterinary diagnostic laboratories that generate high quality health data that can be shared with the scientific community."
  • The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education and collaboration.
  • The college's Aquatic Animal Health program focuses on the health of marine mammals and other aquatic species and is funded in part by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

Full Day Virtual Summer Camp Explores Marine Science & Ocean Conservation

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Thursday, June 18, 2020
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Our educators and counselors are excited to continue to provide kids the chance to take a deep dive into marine science and ocean conservation by transforming Camp Sea Quest online this year, said Dr. Jeff Boehm, CEO of The Marine Mammal Center.

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  • Our educators and counselors are excited to continue to provide kids the chance to take a deep dive into marine science and ocean conservation by transforming Camp Sea Quest online this year, said Dr. Jeff Boehm, CEO of The Marine Mammal Center.
  • This S.T.E.M.-aligned summer camp is a safe and fun learning experience for the whole family to enjoy during these trying times.
  • At The Marine Mammal Center, we are guided and inspired by a shared vision of a healthy ocean for marine mammals and humans alike.
  • Our mission is to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

World’s Largest Marine Mammal Hospital Launches Webinars for Families and Students

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Monday, April 27, 2020
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The Marine Mammal Center, based in Sausalito, CA, has announced a series of live, online, interactive learning broadcasts called Marine Mammal Mondays.

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  • The Marine Mammal Center, based in Sausalito, CA, has announced a series of live, online, interactive learning broadcasts called Marine Mammal Mondays.
  • The Marine Mammal Center is the largest marine mammal hospital in the world, with their educators generating research and scientific outputs at volumes similar to top academic institutions.
  • The award-winning education staff at The Marine Mammal Center will take families on an easy to understand journey into the ocean and teach about their work and the lives of marine mammals.
  • Located on the site of a former Cold War missile base, The Marine Mammal Center is a global leader in marine mammal health, science and conservation, and is the largest marine mammal hospital in the world.

Start Earth Day 2020 Live With Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts in a Behind-the-Scenes Look at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA

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Monday, April 20, 2020
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Good Morning Americas Robin Roberts will host a National Geographic Instagram live look at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA, the worlds largest marine mammal hospital and education center, at 8 am PT, Wednesday, April 22 the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.

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  • Good Morning Americas Robin Roberts will host a National Geographic Instagram live look at The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, CA, the worlds largest marine mammal hospital and education center, at 8 am PT, Wednesday, April 22 the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day.
  • To watch live on Instagram, follow National Geographic at @natgeochannel or https://www.instagram.com/natgeochannel/ or Robin Roberts at @robinrobertsgma or https://www.instagram.com/robinrobertsgma/ .
  • Roberts will also narrate the Born Wild segment on The Marine Mammal Center, which includes interviews with Center experts and volunteers.
  • The Marine Mammal Center is the largest marine mammal hospital and education center in the world.

The Marine Mammal Center and Top Chef Eric Adjepong To Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day with Weeklong Culinary and Learning Events

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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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The Marine Mammal Center focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals, so it knows firsthand that sustainable seafood is a crucial nutrient source for these animals.

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  • The Marine Mammal Center focuses on rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals, so it knows firsthand that sustainable seafood is a crucial nutrient source for these animals.
  • We invite you to join us from home in celebrating Earth Day 2020, said Dr. Jeff Boehm, chief executive officer of The Marine Mammal Center.
  • The Marine Mammal Center is guided and inspired by a shared vision of a healthy ocean for marine mammals and humans alike.
  • The Marine Mammal Center is the largest marine mammal hospital and education center in the world.

The World’s Largest Marine Mammal Hospital and Education Center Provides Online Education Activities for Families and Teachers

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Monday, March 30, 2020
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The Marine Mammal Center, founded in 1975, is the largest marine mammal hospital and education center in the world, generating research and scientific outputs at volumes similar to top academic institutions.

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  • The Marine Mammal Center, founded in 1975, is the largest marine mammal hospital and education center in the world, generating research and scientific outputs at volumes similar to top academic institutions.
  • This is the first release of weekly online educational resources features planned from The Marine Mammal Center.
  • Located on the site of a former Cold War missile base, The Marine Mammal Center is a global leader in marine mammal health, science and conservation, and is the largest marine mammal hospital in the world.
  • Find out more at www.marinemammalcenter.org/
    Editor's Note: The Marine Mammal Center's CEO and education staff are available for phone and Skype interviews.