The Marine Mammal Center is located on the coastline just north of San Francisco in Sausalito. The center was founded in 1975 with a mission to advance global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education. It rescues and treats injured, sick, and orphaned marine mammals along the California coast, primarily focusing on species like seals, sea lions, and otters. To date, the center's efforts have rescued more than 24,000 marine mammals along 600 miles of California coastline and the Big Island of Hawaiʻi. Through its work, the center has significantly contributed to the understanding of marine mammal health and ocean ecosystems, garnering recognition as a leader in marine mammal science and conservation.
In recent years, human conflicts have increased the
number of required rescues. Helen, doing her part to offset this, volunteers
her time regularly at the center. She took us there for a tour. Posted today
are two images from our tour of the center.
Note: Adult males may grow to over 13 feet in
length and weigh up to 4,500 pounds.
—Mitchell Hegman
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