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You can help seal-ebrate Elmath’s birthday when you give a special gift of fish! / Photo by Bill Hunnewell

Ocean Lover, did you know that more than half of California sea lions are born on June 15 each year? That means you have a lot of seal-ebrating to do!

You and I both know sea lions can’t talk. But if they could, I think you know what they’d wish for as their birthday gift.

You guessed it—fish, fish and more fish!

You see, marine mammals like Elmath need nutritious fish meals to regain their strength. And kind people like you can give Elmath a second chance at life when you give a gift of fish.

How about it Ocean Lover? Will you grant a birthday fish wish by feeding a sea lion like Elmath?

Sincerely,

Dr. Jeff Boehm Chief Executive Officer The Marine Mammal Center

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You can give a young animal like Cleopatra a second chance at life with your gift today. / Photo by Bill Hunnewell

You''ll want to meet Cleopatra. She’s a California sea lion pup that was found starving and malnourished.

Do you know what’s on the treatment plan for a patient like her? Yep, you guessed it—fish, fish and more fish!

You see, patients like young Cleopatra need to regain their strength before they can return to their ocean home. Your special gift is needed today to help feed a hungry pup like Cleopatra to give her the energy for a full recovery.

I wish you could witness the miracles that happen thanks to kind people like you lending a helping hand.

In fact, when you become a member, your gift of $25 or more will help feed a starving patient.

You’d be amazed at how much of a difference just a few fishy meals can make for a hungry pup. Their energy comes back as they eagerly dive and compete with pen-mates for food.

But you see, patients like Cleopatra can’t go back to their ocean home without your gift of fish.

Dr. Jeff Boehm Chief Executive Officer The Marine Mammal Center

P.S. Will you help feed a starving sea lion like Cleopatra and send her back to her ocean home?

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You can protect our ocean and marine mammals like these harbor seal pups when you make small daily habit changes. / Photo by Bill Hunnewell

Did you know the most common trash items found along coasts around the world are all made of plastic?

Yes, plastic is a huge threat to our ocean and the marine mammals you love—like these two harbor seal pups. But you see, you have the power to help protect our ocean when you take small daily actions.

You can remember the four R’s:

Dr. Jeff Boehm Chief Executive Officer The Marine Mammal Center

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You can help marine mammals when you leave seals be. / Photo by Brian Simuro

Ocean Lover, as we head into Independence Day Weekend, you’ll be happy to learn that many of our harbor seals have grown from newborn pups into fully independent young seals!

That means several of these seal patients have been released back to their ocean home thanks to caring people like you!

These seals are certainly healthy and ready for life in the wild. But we must remember that they are still vulnerable to negative impacts from people and dogs getting too close.

That’s why when you see marine mammals, or any wildlife, it’s important to leave them be and admire them from a distance.

Dr. Jeff Boehm Chief Executive Officer The Marine Mammal Center

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Dear Friend,

Think about all the times you''d wished you had a "do-over". Now (deep breath) imagine just how wonderful you would feel if you got one!

That''s exactly what patients at The Marine Mammal Center get—a second chance.

Our Fish Kitchen freezer is usually full of hundreds of pounds of frozen herring stacked in boxes and sorted into buckets. But sometimes a shelf has to be cleared for the likes of scallops, clams, squid and shrimp.

Who are the picky patients with a sophisticated diet?

They’re sea otters!
Southern sea otters are listed as “threatened” under the federal Endangered Species Act with the population estimated at just a few thousand. That’s why, with support from people like you, we recently retrofitted part of our hospital to safely house injured or ill sea otters.

Otto is an adult male otter who was suffering from domoic acid toxicosis. Caused by a neurotoxin produced by harmful algal blooms, it can affect humans and other species too. In fact, this diagnosis is a common ailment for our California sea lion patients, but very little is known about how domoic acid affects otters, and with such a tiny population living in a small area, I think you’ll agree it’s important that we learn more.

Learn more about Otto, why otters almost became extinct and our otter conservation efforts >>

There are so many ways you can get involved and make a difference for marine mammals and their ocean home. My friend, whether you live in California or Timbuktu, your actions can have a positive impact on marine life and ocean health.

You can learn all about marine mammals, take part in special programs, become a volunteer, shop our retail store, pledge through your workplace giving program, engage with us on social media or learn how to reduce your carbon footprint.

	Latest News >>  Discover the latest news about our pinniped patients.
	Take Action >>  Make a difference from the comfort of your own home, go outside and pick up trash, adopt-a-seal, and more!
	Eat Sustainable Seafood >> Learn what it is, why it matters, and download or print your free guide.

Thanks again for joining the community of people who believe in making a difference. Only together can we make a positive change to the health of our oceans, and with it, our own health.

Sincerely,

Jeff Boehm Executive Director The Marine Mammal Center

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It’s important to leave seals be so that mom-pup pairs like these Hawaiian monk seals get critical bonding time. / Photo by Lauren Van Heukelem

Ocean Lover, did you hear the news? A rare Hawaiian monk seal pup was recently born on the Big Island!

Like you, I’m thrilled by this arrival! A new pup means this endangered species is one step closer to recovering from the brink of extinction. Plus, who doesn’t love a baby seal?

Just like humans, this mom-pup pair is spending their time resting and bonding. And since people’s access to beaches is limited these days, these two seals are getting lots of quality time undisturbed by humans.

You can imagine that this is the most vulnerable stage of any pup’s life. If people and dogs get too close, pups can get separated from their mom. And if a pup is orphaned, it’s not likely that they’ll be able to survive on their own.

That’s why when you see marine mammals, or any wildlife, it’s important to leave them be and admire them from a distance.

Here are a few tips to remember for safe wildlife viewing:

• Keep your distance. If the animal is looking at you or reacting, you’re too close.

• It’s okay to take pictures of the animals, but be sure to use your zoom.

• If a marine mammal looks like it’s in distress, call us at (415) 289-SEAL (7325).

Dr. Jeff Boehm Chief Executive Officer The Marine Mammal Center

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