Behind the Bark: Saving Seals and Sea Lions in California

The Marine Mammal Center is the World's largest marine mammal hospital, responsible for rescuing an average of 600-800 sick and injured seals and sea lions each year from over 600 miles of California coast.  With 40 years of experience, the Center has been able to give over 20,000 marine mammals a second chance at life with the support of the community for financial support and over 1,000 trained volunteers that conduct rescues, feedings, basic medical procedures and education work.  In addition to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of marine mammals, the Center learns from every animal that is rescued and collaborates with 40-60 organizations a year to further research on marine mammal and ocean health.  The veterinary work and research is shared widely to over 100,000 visitors to the hospital each year with the goal of inspiring ocean conservation. Adam will share the latest stories of the marine mammals found along the California coast, including the record number of California sea lions found sick along the California coast in the past 2 years.

Speaker: Adam Ratner, Marine Mammal Center