From the depletion of fish stocks to increasing ocean temperatures, human activity threatens marine ecosystems that are vital to the health of our ocean and all life on Earth. As a critical first responder to these threats, The Marine Mammal Center - one of the many organizations we work with who operates on GGNRA land - is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education. Marine mammals are ecosystem indicators, and these animals provide insights into human and ocean health threats.

Since 1975, we've rescued more than 26,000 marine mammals along 600 miles of California coastline and the Big Island of Hawai‘i. With a volunteer force numbering more than 1,400 and the support of a concerned public, the Center is able to respond to marine mammals in distress. Sick and injured animals are treated and rehabilitated at our state-of-the-art veterinary facilities where we care for our patients until they can be released back to their ocean home.

During this walking tour led by one of our expert-trained docents, you'll hear inspiring stories of marine mammal survival, learn more about the inner workings of our hospital and find out how you can make a difference for these vulnerable patients.

Difficulty: Easy.

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This event is for Parks Conservancy members only. If you are not a member, please join here.

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