Three rehabilitated seals released back into the wild by Marine Mammal Stranding Center
BRIGANTINE, N.J. — The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) released three rehabilitated seals back into the wild this week, including an entanglement survivor, bringing the total number of successful releases this season…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Reports Fifth Busiest Seal Season
Brigantine, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) announced that the 2024 Seal Season was the fifth busiest in its 46-year history. The season began with the first patient admitted on…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center to Host Fundraiser at Hidden Sands Brewing Company
EGG HARBOR TWP., NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing and rehabilitating marine mammals and sea turtles in New Jersey, is holding its Suds for Seals fundraiser…
Shore Mammal Center Rescues Another Seal Pup
Spring Lake, NJ – Marine Mammal Stranding Center recently received a call about a male Grey seal pup found on Passaic Ave beach. At the center, the emaciated seal was given supportive…
Injured Seal Joins 16 Others At Shore Mammal Stranding Center
On Sunday, a call came in for an injured seal in Long Branch. The female Grey seal had severe edema in her right front flipper and moderate edema with an open draining…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Rescues Entangled Seal in Long Branch
LONG BRANCH, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center recently responded to an emergency call regarding an entangled seal in Long Branch. The call, received on April 6, concerned a male Grey…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Cares for Injured Grey Seal Pup
On International Seal Day, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center reports caring for 18 seals in their hospital, including a female Grey seal pup admitted on Wednesday (3/20). The pup was found at…
Harp Seal Rescued and Recovering at Marine Mammal Stranding Center
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) has announced the rescue of a large adult male Harp seal from the beach in Lavallette, NJ. After the seal was observed for 24 hours without…
Distressed Grey Seal Pup Rescued Near Barnegat Inlet by Local Marine Mammal Stranding Team
Seaside Park, NJ – A young grey seal pup is receiving care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) following its discovery and an eventful transport. On Thursday, February 8, the male…
Marine Mammal Center to Recover Body Of Dead Whale Found in Middletown
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said the agency will work to recover and remove the corpse of a dead whale that washed up in the hometown of New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy…
Marine mammal rescue center says increase in whale deaths taxing staff
SEASIDE PARK, NJ – The Marine Mammal Stranding Center said on Wednesday that the volume of whales and dolphins being found dead at the Jersey Shore since December has been “taxing:” for…
Marine Mammal center investigating whale deaths denies funding by wind energy companies
As the Marine Mammal Stranding Center awaits necropsy results on several dead whales that have washed up at the Jersey Shore, the non-profit group today denied allegations being made on social media…
Marine Mammal Center to perform lab tests on dead whale washed ashore in Brigantine
BRIGANTINE, NJ – Officials from the Marine Mammal Stranding Center took the opportunity to investigate a beached dead whale in Brigantine during a period of low tide Friday afternoon. Unable to do…
Anchorage Man Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Pay $4,000 Fine for Violating Marine Mammal Protection Act
ANCHORAGE – An Anchorage man pleaded guilty to two counts of illegally trafficking in walrus ivory in U.S. District Court and ordered to pay a $4,000 fine and sentenced to two years…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Is Accpeting College Interns
Attention college students- are you a hardworking person who isn’t afraid to get your hands dirty? Do you have a passion for marine life and want to learn more about marine mammal…
Scientists reveal origin of mammal evolution milestone: warm-bloodedness
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON – Scientists have answered a longstanding question about mammalian evolution, examining ear anatomy of living and extinct mammals and their close relatives to determine when warm-bloodedness – a…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Offering Summer Program for Families
BRIGANTINE, NJ – Have you ever wanted to become a marine mammal stranding technician or are you curious about what it takes to rescue and care for New Jersey’s stranded and often…
Mammal Stranding Center Investigating Dolphin that Washed Ashore in Ocean City
OCEAN CITY, NJ – The body of a male bottlenose dolphin was found on the beach in Ocean City and now the Marine Mammal Stranding Center is trying to determine why. The…
Another Pup in Distress Rescued by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center
BRIGANTINE, NJ – They are the first responders of the high seas. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center travels all along the Jersey Shore, rescuing and rehabilitating stranded and distressed seals. “On April…
Marine Mammal Stranding Center Helps Young Seal Pup Find Peace and Quiet after Medical Exam
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center not only saves marine mammals such as seals from dangerous situations at the Jersey Shore, sometimes they save the seals from ourselves. While seal sightings are relatively…
Anchorage Man Charged for Violating Marine Mammal Protection Act
ANCHORAGE – An Anchorage man is charged by information on two counts of wildlife trafficking misdemeanors. According to court documents, Uzi Levi, 70, of Anchorage purchased six non-handicrafted Pacific walrus tusks and…
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