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📣 Symbolically #adopt California #SeaLion Babymac, who was called in by @mountainviewpd earlier this year 💙
Each symbolic adoption provides food and medicine for sick sea lions just like Babymac 🤝 Get your adoption certificate at bit.ly/4tOIlMA.
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Northern elephant seal pup Carnation gets a ride in the sealbarrow 🥹
📷 Bill Hunnewell
#ElephantSeal #Cute #WildlifeRescue
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We may be a little late to the trend, but here's an important pupdate 😌💅 Did you know our patients are listed in our online patient catalog? Check out who's onsite today ➡️ bit.ly/3dYwUP3. #Millennial #GenZ #PatientUpdate #MarineMammal #SeaLion #Seal #HarborSeal
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🍽️ Feed them! bit.ly/4w5PWZI
Our hungry patients need your support to grow strong and healthy 💪
$5 buys three pounds of fish 🐟🐟🐟 Give before June 15 and donations will be matched by very generous friends of the Center 💙
📹 Bill Hunnewell
#SeaLion #WildlifeRescue
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#DidYouKnow that most California #SeaLions are born in the first two weeks of #June? #Celebrate sea lion #Birthdays by giving back! Choose from stylish pinniped tees to puzzles, pins and more to support marine mammals in need 🩵🌊 Shop today ➡️ bit.ly/43CpoBQ.
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Our experts suspect this behavior change is because the warm, shallow waters of the Bay are desirable feeding and resting grounds for these gentle giants. We are dedicated to proactively preventing these tragedies, and each investigation helps us better understand how to do so.
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Our team is hopeful new thermal cameras can help spot whales and alert operators to their presence to do just that 🙌 This new tech is possible thanks to our incredible partners @UCSBenioffOcean 🌊 Learn more about it at bit.ly/4egVngk.
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As #GrayWhale migration season winds to a close, our team unfortunately was alerted to another gray whale found near Pier 80 in San Francisco - the thirteenth dead gray whale found in the area this year.
📷 Padraig Duignan © The Marine Mammal Center, NOAA Permit #26532
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Gray whales have been utilizing the Bay more frequently along their migratory route, and their population has declined significantly in recent years. Historical stranding data for all whale species responses by our scientists can be found at bit.ly/40JsQbj.
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Our scientists and partners from @calacademy performed a necropsy at Angel Island State Park, where the carcass was towed. Their investigation uncovered evidence of blunt force trauma consistent with vessel strike including a broken vertebra and hemorrhaging behind the skull.
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A necropsy revealed mesenteric torsion, intestines twisting to cut off blood supply to the gastrointestinal tract. Experts suspect this rare condition, which can be fatal within 24hrs, caused the sudden death, though the investigation is still pending additional test results.
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We're saddened by this tragic outcome, but comforted knowing that even in death, Makamae will provide invaluable insights to conservation efforts to save this species 🦭🌈 Find ways YOU can help endangered Hawaiian monk seals athttps://bit.ly/32ZtWUp
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We're heartbroken to share the sudden passing of Hawaiian monk seal RU72, Makamae 💔
She was named Makamae, meaning precious, valuable, darling, or beloved, by Kohala Elementary School students ❤️
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Since her arrival at Ke Kai Ola in November due to her mother, Waimanu, not nursing her, Makamae had been making slow but steady progress with our animal care experts. Sadly, she took an unexpected turn and despite supportive care from her veterinary team passed June 4.
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It's a privilege to share our ocean and shoreline with marine life 🦭🐋🦦
Protect what you love and give us a call when you see a marine mammal in need 👉 415-289-7325 (SEAL) 💙
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#WorldOceanDay #MarineWildlife #Conservation #SafeWildlifeViewing
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Every stranded #MarineMammal tells a story about #ocean health. Announcing the new Nat'l Marine Mammal Stranding Association: an initiative bringing together U.S. response leaders to build a more connected response network for the future 💙 bit.ly/4e4iRF6 #WorldOceanDay
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Former patient Hawaiian monk seal Pearl 🦭🫧
Ever wanted to visit our monk seal hospital in Hawai'i? We're open to the public on the first Saturday of every month. RSVP at bit.ly/4s7rMdP 💙
📷 Julie Steelman
#MonkSeal #AnimalCare #WildlifeRescue
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While #CaliforniaSeaLions are usually our speedier releases, it seems like Katz didn't get the memo 🙃 #DidYouKnow we have a #LiveCamera at this release location? 📲 Text RELEASE to 65179 to tune in to live releases and see more #SeaLions like Katz go back to their ocean home 🌊
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These sick #SeaLions need your help 🏩 ❤️🩹
Life-saving treatment is only possible because of people like you 🫵 Thanks to generous friends of the Center, #donations are doubled through 6/15 so you can make even more #impact 👏
Show your support 💙 at bit.ly/4w5PWZI
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