Feed a Rescued Marine Mammal $15.00
Every year, hundreds of sea lions and seals beach themselves along the shores of southern California. Occasionally they are merely in need of rest and warmth; but more often they are ill, infected, malnourished, or suffering from pneumonia, gill net strangulation, or other problems caused by human pollution and interference with the ecosystem.
When a marine mammal is stranded, the Pacific Marine Mammal Center responds. The only rescue group in Orange County licensed to rescue, rehabilitate and release animals that strand themselves on Orange County beaches, PMMC's small staff and network of dedicated volunteers rescue hundreds of marine mammals each year, including California sea lions, Northern Elephant Seals, Harbor Seals, and the occasional otter, dolphin, or small whale.
Early spring is the time of the greatest need. PMMC can house close to 90 animals at one time, providing them with food, antibiotics, and wound care. Rescue and stabilization is just the beginning -- then comes rehabilitation and release back into the wild. With an eye towards prevention through greater understanding, PMMC also studies illnesses in the marine mammal population, and educates thousands of people every year on the ocean environment and marine conservation.
You can help feed a rescued seal or sea lion! Purchase of this Gift That Gives More™ provides food for one day, helping the animal regain its strength for an eventual release back into the wild.
Report from the Field!
In an April 2008 report on what our pooled donations have accomplished so far, PMMC writes:
"With the funds we received, we were able to supply over 5,000 lbs of fish to our patients, and administer medicine to over 20 animals in our care! This has made a huge impact on our Center and our ability to care for many sick and injured marine mammals. We currently have 35 animals in house that are significantly underweight and malnourished. We currently have mostly pups in house that range from 3-9 months in age that need constant care."
Partly as a result of support received through donors through our store, PMMC was able to release 5 healthy sea lions back into the wild at Crescent Bay beach in Laguna, on April 20, 2008. Thank you for your support!
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