Marine Mammal Stranding Center

Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Marine Mammal Stranding Center
Abbreviation MMSS
Formation 1978
Type 501(c)(3) Organization
Purpose/focus Animal rescue
Location Brigantine, New Jersey
Region served Northeastern coast of the United States
Founding Directors Sheila Dean, Robert Schoelkopf
Website http://www.marinemammalstrandingcenter.org/

The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (established in 1978) is a private non-profit organization located in Brigantine, New Jersey. The Stranding Center’s main goal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release stranded marine mammals and sea turtles. They are the only marine stranding center in New Jersey.[1] Since 1978, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center has rescued more than 3,500 whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles.[2] Although rehabilitation is costly, over 90% of the animals rehabilitated at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center make a full recovery and are returned to the wild.[3] As well as dealing with marine animal issues, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center operates a Sea Life Museum, houses an educational facility which includes hands-on exhibits, and offers marine ecology-based educational programs.[4] The Stranding Center also offers internship programs.[5]

External links

References

  1. ^ Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine, New Jersey http://www.capemay.com/Editorial/august05/mammalstrandingcenter.html
  2. ^ Brigantine Seal Stranding Center Very Busy http://www.philly.com/philly/news/local/94229524.html?cmpid=15585797
  3. ^ Marine Mammal Stranding Center - WPHL http://www.myphl17.com/entertainment/photogalleries/wphl-marine-mammal-stranding-center-story,0,1603036.story
  4. ^ Aquarium – Marine Mammal Stranding Center http://www.fieldtrip.com/nj/92660538.htm
  5. ^ Marine Mammal Stranding Center http://www.firstgiving.com/mmsc

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