WELCOME TO PMMC
Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a marine mammal hospital leading in veterinary research, STEM education, and ocean conservation efforts.
What types of animals do we care for?
We care for the most common pinnipeds to southern California which are:
California Sea Lions
Northern Elephant Seals
Northern Fur Seals
Pacific Harbor Seals
& WHY DO THEY NEED OUR HELP?
Marine mammals, like seals and sea lions, are the modern day canary-in-the-coal-mine.
Sadly, through their diseases, malnutrition, and injuries they are telling us our oceans need our help.
That’s why at pmmc we
01 RescuE
02 RehabILITATE
03 RELEASE
Voices of pmmc
Hear real stories from the people who make Pacific Marine Mammal Center the healing hospital and educational non-profit it is recognized for today.
More coming soon!
We also believe in
Education
AND CONDUCTING SCIENTIFIC
RESEARCH
IMPROVING FISHERIES INTERACTIONS AND NEGATIVE HUMAN IMPACTS ON OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT
SINGLE USE PLASTIC & MICROPLASTICS IN OUR OCEANS
WHALE & DOLPHIN HEALTH ASSESSMENTS
SEA LION CANCER AND DDT OFF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON THE MARINE ECOSYSTEM
EFFECTS OF DOMOIC ACID ON MARINE MAMMALS AND PUBLIC HEALTH
ALL IN THE NAME OF
OCEAN STEWARDSHIP
PMMC’s main mission is ultimately motivated by our commitment to ocean stewardship.
With your help, PMMC is committed to:
Rescuing & rehabilitating marine mammals
Introducing ocean stewardship to the next generation of ocean activists
Sharing our mission with the community
sO hERE’S OUR 2023 IMPACT
261 patients
RescueD
49,286 students
Educated
38,834 Visitors
Welcomed
AND HERE ARE A FEW
WAYS TO HELP
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LOOKING FOR WAYS TO JOIN OUR MISSION?
GET INVOLVED!
While our center is currently closed to the public for construction, there are still plenty of opportunities to get active in our mission.