The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (established in 1978) is a private non-profit organization located in
Brigantine, New Jersey
Brigantine (or simply The Island) is a city in Atlantic County, New Jersey, United States. As of the 2010 United States census, the city's population was 9,450,[sea turtle
Sea turtles (superfamily Chelonioidea), sometimes called marine turtles, are reptiles of the order Testudines and of the suborder Cryptodira. The seven existing species of sea turtles are the flatback, green, hawksbill, leatherback, loggerhead, ...]
s. They are the only marine stranding center in New Jersey.
Since 1978, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center has rescued more than 5,589 whales, dolphins, seals, and sea turtles.
Although rehabilitation is costly, over 90% of the animals rehabilitated at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center make a full recovery and are returned to the wild.
As well as dealing with marine animal issues, the Marine Mammal Stranding Center operates a Sea Life Museum, houses an educational facility which includes hands-on exhibits, and offers
marine ecology
Marine ecosystems are the largest of Earth's aquatic ecosystems and exist in waters that have a high salt content. These systems contrast with freshwater ecosystems, which have a lower salt content. Marine waters cover more than 70% of the surf ...
-based educational programs.
The Stranding Center also offers internship programs.
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Marine Mammal Stranding Center
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Organizations established in 1978
Environmental organizations based in New Jersey
Animal charities based in the United States
Brigantine, New Jersey
Museums in Atlantic County, New Jersey
Natural history museums in New Jersey
Marine mammal rehabilitation and conservation centers
Charities based in New Jersey
1978 establishments in New Jersey