Marine Mammal Stranding Center
| Abbreviation | MMSC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1978 |
| Founder | Sheila Dean; Robert Schoelkopf |
| Type | 501(c)(3)[1] |
| Purpose | Animal rescue |
| Headquarters | Brigantine, New Jersey |
| Coordinates | 39°23′42″N 74°23′28″W / 39.395°N 74.391°W |
Region | Northeastern coast of the United States |
Board Chair | Ken Schaffer |
Board President | Robert Schoelkopf |
Director | Sheila Dean |
| Website | mmsc |
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (established in 1978) is a private non-profit organization located in Brigantine, New Jersey. The Marine Mammal Stranding Center's mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release stranded marine mammals and sea turtles. They are the only Federally-authorize marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation hospital in New Jersey.[2][3] Since 1978, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center has responded to more than 6,325 whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles in distress along the New Jersey coastline.[4]
In addition to marine mammal stranding response and rehabilitation, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center operates the Sea Life Museum-an educational facility which includes hands-on exhibits, and offers marine ecology–based educational programs.[5] The Stranding Center also offers internship programs.[6]
Media
| External videos | |
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 "Marine Mammal Stranding Center", The Philo Project | |
| "Report a stranding", Marine Mammal Stranding Center |
References
- ^ "Marine Mammal Stranding Center". First Giving. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ Cerasaro, Ashley J. (May 9, 2011). "Safe and Sound". New Jersey Monthly. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ Tischler, Susan. "Who's Saving the Mammals". This is Cape May. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ Urgo, Jacqueline L. (May 19, 2010). "Brigantine seal stranding center very busy". Philadelphia Inquirer. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ "Marine Mammal Stranding Center". Marine Mammal Stranding Center. Retrieved June 12, 2016.
- ^ Davis, Tom (June 25, 2013). "Marine Mammal Stranding Center Seeking College Interns". Galloway Patch. Retrieved June 12, 2016.