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# Marine Mammal Stranding Center

To Report a Stranding: Call our 24 hour hotline (609)-266-0538 Sign In Create Account Bookings Orders My Account Signed in as: filler@godaddy.com Bookings Orders My Account Sign out Signed in as: filler@godaddy.com Home Ways to Help Ways to Donate Get Involved Memorials Animal Info Stranding Statistics Current Cetacean Data Current Patients in House Recently Released Seals Satellite Tagged Seals Rescue & Release Videos Rehabilitation Videos MMSC Alumni About Us Meet Our Pod Founding Director & Board Virtual Tour MMSC Media Center FAQ's Contact Us Shop Online Store Bonfire Store Sea Life Museum Education Resources Future Marine Biologists Events Upcoming Events Past Events Social Media Employment Opportunities Image and Video Usage Account Bookings Orders My Account Sign out Sign In Bookings Orders My Account MAKE A DONATION The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1978. MMSC is the only Federally-authorized rescue, rehabilitation, and release facility for marine mammals and the authorized first responders for sea turtle strandings & disentanglements in New Jersey. To Report a Stranding: Please call our 24 hour hotline at (609) 266-0538 Do not message us via social media or email as those are not monitored 24/7. call now Learn About the Marine Mammal Stranding Center's Mission Virtual Tour MMSC is situated on a less than one-acre bayfront parcel of land. Learn about our rehabilitation facilities and equipment. Rescue and Release Videos Watch as a sea turtle rescued from the cooling canal of a power plant is assessed for injuries, then tagged and released back out into the wild. more videos Current Patients Read about the patients that are currently being  cared for by MMSC's dedicated staff and volunteers in our rehabilitation hospital. Stranding Statistics Current Cetacean Data Browse Lifetime Stranding Statistics to view all animals MMSC has responded to since 1975. Current Cetacean Data Current Cetacean Data Current Cetacean Data View the most up to date data and statistics on recent cetacean strandings in New Jersey. Media Center Current Cetacean Data Current Cetacean Data Visit our Media Center to view recent press releases and announcements. Sea Life Museum Sea Life Museum Sea Life Museum MMSC's education center and gift shop is open to the public with seasonal hours. Social Media Sea Life Museum Sea Life Museum Connect with MMSC's Facebook and Instagram accounts and visit the photo gallery. Meet Our Pod Sea Life Museum Future Marine Biologists Learn more about MMSC's mission statement, and get to know our dedicated team. Future Marine Biologists Future Marine Biologists Click here for educational resources and downloadable craft packs. Upcoming Fundraisers and Events Join us for one of the special events planned to help fund MMSC's life-saving work! Memorials For those who loved the sea, a donation in their memory helps the MMSC continue our mission. WAYS TO SUPPORT MMSC'S MISSION Join Our Pod Make a Donation Make a Donation The MMSC offers various volunteer and internship opportunities. Learn how you can get involved! get involved Make a Donation Make a Donation Make a Donation Our life saving work relies on generous donations from supporters like you. Learn about the many ways you can help! ways to donate Shop Online Make a Donation Shop Online In addition to our physical gift shop in Brigantine, our most popular apparel and gifts are also available in our online store!  shop now Sign up for our email newsletter! To keep up with all the latest happenings at MMSC, sign up for our email newsletter "The Blowhole"! Email Address Sign up  All photography/videography of marine mammals on this website is conducted under a Stranding Agreement between NOAA NMFS and the Marine Mammal Stranding Center under the authority of the Marine Mammal Protection Act  Copyright © 2021-2026 Marine Mammal Stranding Center - All Rights Reserved. Powered by Ways to Donate Get Involved Stranding Statistics Current Cetacean Data Current Patients in House Recently Released Seals Satellite Tagged Seals Rescue & Release Videos Rehabilitation Videos MMSC Alumni Meet Our Pod Virtual Tour MMSC Media Center FAQ's Contact Us Online Store Bonfire Store Sea Life Museum Future Marine Biologists Upcoming Events Past Events Social Media Employment Opportunities Image and Video Usage MMSC's Pup Strut Saturday, October 10th 16th St. & Ocean Ave. Brigantine Registration Now Open! This website uses cookies. We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data. Accept