The Marine Mammal Care Center

🤩 Help us name our future patients. Drop a comment with what you last ate so we can get more name ideas! 📸 @katejohnsphotography

🤩 Happy Spotlight Saturday! Meet two of our wonderful Animal Care volunteers! Learn more about their work and check out https://lnkd.in/gFN-pB-Q for open opportunities.

🌊 Meet Finn! Finn, an adult female California sea lion, was rescued from a life-threatening situation in Redondo Harbor. She was found seizing and stuck in the rocks, with her survival at risk. This was one of our team's most challenging rescues, as Finn (weighing 172 lbs) was at the bottom of a steep sea wall, getting pounded by waves. After an hour of trying to secure her in the net, the Redondo Beach Fire Department Harbor Patrol provided extra rope and a boat, helping save Finn’s life. Thanks to the incredible teamwork between our rescue staff, the Redondo Beach Fire Department Harbor Patrol’s B shift team, and generous donors like you, Finn was brought safely to our center for a second chance. Though her prognosis was uncertain at first, Finn showed remarkable strength. She began eating on her own and continued to make progress each day under our care. Our expert veterinary team treated her pneumonia and neurological symptoms. After a month of care, Finn made a full recovery and was released back into the wild. A huge thank you to the @RedondoBeachFireDepartment Harbor Patrol for their support in our rescue efforts. It truly takes a village to give wildlife a second chance!

😭 ➡️ 😍 We guarantee that visiting MMCC will bring a smile to your face. You will meet adorable marine mammal patients, learn about ocean conservation, and explore our visitor center! Make your free reservation for this weekend at https://lnkd.in/gAGy3Nky

✌🏽 Part 2 of our VIRAL video - how adorable is this little pup 😝

😂 Silly elephant seal release. These two patients were rescued as malnourished pups and are now back in their ocean home thanks to you! Elephant seals can look awkward on land due to their “galumphing” movement but they can actually be very speedy, both on land and in water.

👏🏽 Vet Tech and Animal Care Appreciation Week might be over but the love continues EVERY DAY. ❤️Drop a comment to show some love for our hardworking team that works 365 days a year (yes, even on holidays) to save marine mammals in need!

❤️ Happy Vet Tech and Animal Care Appreciation Week here at MMCC! Meet Charles, one of our amazing facilities and animal care volunteers. Learn about his work at check out our open opportunities at https://lnkd.in/gFN-pB-Q!

❤️ Happy Vet Tech and Animal Care Appreciation Week here at MMCC! Meet Korrina, one of our amazing team members. Learn about her path and favorite part of her work here! We love our team and our MMCC family.

Happening tomorrow - only a few tickets left! 📢 Calling all ocean lovers! 🌊🐬 Join us for Family Science Sundays at the Marine Mammal Care Center - happening every third Sunday of the month! 🧪✨ This Sunday, October 20, we're hosting a special Halloween edition 🕸️👻 where ocean mysteries come to life with a spooky twist! Get your hands slimy with eerie ocean experiments and learn about the “ghosts” of the deep. Costumes are encouraged! 🎃 https://lnkd.in/gnGX_cyE 🗓️ When: October 20, 1:00 pm or 3:00 pm 👨👩👧👦 Ages 8+ (adults must accompany children under 13) 💥 Free and full visitor experience included! Bring the whole family and enjoy ghoulishly good marine science fun! 🧙♀️🔬