The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center (NMMC) is a

non-profit organization A nonprofit organization (NPO) or non-profit organisation, also known as a non-business entity, not-for-profit organization, or nonprofit institution, is a legal entity organized and operated for a collective, public or social benefit, in co ...

dedicated to the rescue and rehabilitation of stranded, sick or injured seals,

sea lion Sea lions are pinnipeds characterized by external ear flaps, long foreflippers, the ability to walk on all fours, short and thick hair, and a big chest and belly. Together with the fur seals, they make up the family Otariidae, eared seals. ...

dolphin A dolphin is an aquatic mammal within the infraorder Cetacea. Dolphin species belong to the families Delphinidae (the oceanic dolphins), Platanistidae (the Indian river dolphins), Iniidae (the New World river dolphins), Pontoporiidae (the ...

s, porpoises, and

whale Whales are a widely distributed and diverse group of fully aquatic placental marine mammals. As an informal and colloquial grouping, they correspond to large members of the infraorder Cetacea, i.e. all cetaceans apart from dolphins and ...

s along the northernmost coast of

California California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...

. The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is funded by donations and grants and has a large volunteer force which allows it to accomplish its mission. The Northcoast Marine Mammal Center is located in

Crescent City, California Crescent City ( Tolowa: ''Taa-’at-dvn''; Yurok: ''Kohpey''; Wiyot: ''Daluwagh'') is the only incorporated city in Del Norte County, California; it is also the county seat. Named for the crescent-shaped stretch of sandy beach south of the cit ...

and has operations that cover over 200 miles of rugged coastline. NMMC was founded in 1984 by Dennis Wood, a California veterinarian.

Board and staff

*Karen Helms - Executive Director *Dennis Wood - DVM; Board Member, Veterinarian, Founder *Christopher Callahan - Board Member *Lee Barnhill - Board Member *Amanda Hooper - Board Member

References

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External links

Official Northcoast Marine Mammal Center website
Marine mammal rehabilitation and conservation centers Animal welfare organizations based in the United States Buildings and structures in Del Norte County, California Environmental organizations based in California Environmental organizations established in 1984 1984 establishments in California