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Meet Raindrop, Miley & Kenny!
This summer, PMMC experienced a drastic influx of patients due to a domoic acid bloom off of California’s coast. As many very sick adult sea lion patients were rescued and required intensive care in our hospital, three pregnancies were discovered. We were thrilled to welcome three baby sea lion pups born at our hospital!
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JUNIOR PHILANTHROPISTS
Kids can make a difference!
Jackson and Sawyer Collins
Iconic Ornaments
Jackson and Sawyer Collins’ were PMMC’s 2022 Junior Philanthropists of the year. These two brothers championed PMMC, our community, and our ocean environment by designing and creating historically significant Laguna Beach icon holiday ornaments. A draftsman helped the brothers measure the historic lifeguard tower before they worked with a factory to design and build a prototype. They’ve donated $1 from the sale of each ornament to Pacific Marine Mammal Center.
Audrey Kim
AUDREY4CARE
Audrey Kim, PMMC's 2019 Junior Philanthropist of the Year wrote a letter to former President Obama two years ago when she was just 6-years-old expressing her concerns for the impact oil spills have with ocean animals and their environment. After receiving a letter back she got straight to work creating a network to spread awareness about animals and their environmental issues in today's world. "As a young girl, the biggest challenge I have faced is when people say that we little ones are the next generation to make a difference in the future. But NO! I am not going to wait until then. I am going to do something right now," Audrey said in a passionate speech receiving a standing ovation from the crowd.
Reading recommendations
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Mrs. Peanuckle's Ocean Alphabet
From A to Z, Mrs. Peanuckle introduces toddlers to words about the earth's oceans. These simple nature words are sure to be a hit with budding biologists, curious young environmentalists, and parents and teachers who want to encourage learning and an awareness of our unique planet! A board book for ages 0-3 years.
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How to Draw Under the Sea
Perfect for budding artists and kids who have never drawn before, this new book in the How to Draw for Kids series will teach your kid how to draw their favorite underwater animals in no time! Author and professional artist Alli Koch's kid-friendly, mini drawing lessons will help your child practice their basic art skills and teach them how to draw with confidence. This beginner drawing book is perfect for kids 7-12, but kids as young as 5 with an interest in art will be able to easily follow along as well. No experience required! Recommended ages 7-12.
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About Marine Mammals: A Guide For Children
In About Marine Mammals, former educator and author Cathryn Sill tells children what is essential for understanding and appreciating marine mammals—how they look, how they move, what they eat, and where they live. She covers animals as diverse as whales and otters to dolphins, polar bears, and more. Noted wildlife illustrator John Sill offers beautifully detailed, realistic paintings to depict a variety of marine mammals, and an afterword provides more details. Recommended for ages 3-7 years.
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What Can a Seal Do
Follow a gray seal on a journey from sand to sea in an engaging, richly illustrated story with surefire kid appeal. Merging a lyrical narrative sprinkled with fascinating facts and aww-inspiring illustrations, here is one nature adventure that’s hard to resist. This soft-cover reader is recommended for ages 4-8 years.
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Sea Creatures Coloring Book
Voyage beneath the waves to realms of beauty and mystery -- ready for you to color! The Smithsonian Institution presents an awe-inspiring new coloring book that explores the diverse biology of our underwater world.This book's deluxe ivory paper allows for a variety of artistic media like pen, pencil, or even watercolor, to ensure your creative vision comes to life just the way you want--and lasts for years to come. Recommended for ages 10-adult.
