A sea otter pup recently stranded on the beach at Morro Bay 😰 Here’s how our San Luis Obispo team reunited Caterpillar with its mom👇 ⏳ Searched for mom by boat for 2 hours 🔊 Recorded & played the pup’s vocalizations over a Bluetooth speaker 👀 Watched a female otter following & approaching the boat many times 🦦 Placed the pup into the water for mom After Caterpillar and mom were reunited, the team watched for another hour to be sure the pair was safe. We love a happy ending 🤩 Special thank

California sea lion pup Smolly has a LOT to say 🗣️ Smolly, weighing in at just 17.5 lbs at rescue, is a reminder that we are thiiis 🤏 close to pupping season! Which means California sea lion, northern elephant seal and harbor seal pup admits are just around the corner 👀 Have you visited us during peak season? Comment below which pup patient is your favorite to see and share Smolly with a friend to brighten their day 🤗 📹 Bill Hunnewell | The Marine Mammal Center

💌 You’re invited to sea what our Ke Kai Ola hospital in Hawaiʻi is all about during our free monthly Open House Series. Dive into Hawaiian monk seal conservation efforts and learn more about their rehabilitation journey firsthand 🌊 Plus, ocean-inspired keiki crafts and educational tours promise a seal-iously good time for the whole family! Can’t make it? Visit https://bit.ly/32ZtWUp to learn more about our Hawaiian monk seal rescue and rehabilitation. 📍 Location: 73-731 Makako Bay Drive, Kail

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Spooky szn is here 🧛🏻 Carve a seal-iously cool marine mammal jack-o-lantern 🎃 with FREE stencils available for download at https://bit.ly/3ubPHN2. Be sure to tag us in your creations 👉 #ConservationCarvings 📷 Trina Baucom | The Marine Mammal Center

Meet Alexis Sierra – our Veterinary Technician, Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator, and all-around incredible human! Whether leading the care and treatment of our pinniped patients or stepping in to support our terrestrial wildlife, Alexis is a unifying force within the CWC family. Her dedication and spirit of teamwork help keep our mission moving forward — and our patients healing. Words cannot fully capture the value Alexis brings to our team. Please join us today — and every day — in celebra