Final release of seal season!

Our final seal release of the 2022-2023 season was a BIG one with the return of Harbor seal #23-089 (Barnegat Light) back to the wild! This adult female Harbor seal spent over six weeks recovering from an injury in MMSC's rehabilitation hospital.

Safe travels, big girl!

We are also still getting reports of Harbor seals being sighted in the area, so please remember to call our hotline (609) 266-0538 if you spot one. There's plenty of prey out there for them to eat, so it is not unusual for some of the Harbor seals to remain in the area throughout the summer.

Thank you!

Adopt-a-Seal HERE

Sea. Hear. Now Festival is sold out but you still have a chance to attend!

Hey music fans! Want to see The Killers, Foo Fighters, and more?

The Sea.Hear.Now Festival sold out in one day and has donated TWO tickets to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center... and we want YOU to go!

This is your opportunity to grab TWO tickets to the Sea.Hear.Now Festival located in Asbury Park on Sept. 16th-Sept. 17th.

This festival is a two day event on the beach with more than 25 bands on 3 stages. There will also be many male and female East Coast surf legends competing in a surf contest between stages. Not to mention, plenty of delicious food from the surrounding areas of Philly, NYC, and the Jersey Shore.

Do not miss this amazing festival and the opportunity to grab yourself two tickets to this sold out event while supporting the Marine Mammal Stranding Center!

Thank you to the amazing people at Sea.Hear.Now for donating these two festival tickets to the MMSC!

Bidding closes at 11:00PM EST on July, 31st, 2023.

Silent Auction for Tickets

Sea.Hear.Now Website

Current Fundraising Campaigns

Our fundraising campaigns make it easier for our generous donors to see how their donation can directly help our organization carry out our mission.

Use the buttons below to make your donation today!

With these fundraising campaigns, donors and supporters can see what exactly we are raising funds for and what expenses the MMSC is currently facing.

This week, one of our stranding trucks is in the shop for repairs to fix the ABS control module (and possibly new brake lines as well). We are looking at an estimated $2,400 in repairs. This 2014 Ford F150 is the workhorse of our fleet, responding to most of the 107 calls for animals in distress received so far this year. Since January 1st, close to 5,000 miles have been put on this truck on beaches throughout the entire state of New Jersey.

Please consider making a small donation towards the repairs of this critical vehicle as the marine mammals and sea turtles of New Jersey are counting on it to be there for them.

We greatly appreciate your help!

Donate towards Stranding Truck Repairs

Check out our other fundraising campaigns!

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Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center

Come out for a fun filled evening aboard a sunset cruise with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center and Cape May Whale Watch & Research Center! Enjoy light food, beverages, and the opportunity to spot some of New Jersey's most magnificent wildlife in their natural habitat alongside MMSC staff.

This is a ticketed event, and each ticket includes entry aboard the ship and light dinner. Vegetarian options available. See ticket link for additional details.

Please arrive 20 minutes prior to boat departure for check-in.

For sponsorship opportunities, please contact our Community Outreach Coordinator via email at [email protected]

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Join MMSC's Educators for a guided beach walk and hands-on activities!

Nature is our classroom as your group learns about the animals and plants that are native to our New Jersey beaches, bays and estuaries.

Your family will meet MMSC's Educators on one of the most beautiful and diverse natural habitats on Brigantine Island.

During this 45-minute interactive program, we will guide you on a short walk along the dunes as you learn about the dune ecosystem and the birds, mammals and plants that call it home.

Once you arrive at our outdoor mobile classroom, you'll get your feet wet as we teach you how to identify local invertebrates, fish, reptiles, and other marine life. You will learn about the biggest threats these creatures face and how YOU can help them.

Our Educators will teach you how to assist stranded Diamondback terrapins and Horseshoe crabs, two abundant local species that frequently need a helping hand.

Finally, learn more about MMSC's mission, and what to do if you spot a stranded marine mammal or sea turtle.

BOOK YOUR PROGRAM HERE

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