The Marine Mammal Center
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue, rehabilitation, research, and education.
As a strong advocate and champion for ocean health, the Marine Mammal Center (MMC) leads various impactful animal care, research, and education efforts in Hawaiʽi and California. They've rescued over 26,000 marine mammals since 1975 and reach more than 50,000 children and adults each year via their education programs.
Check out their Hawaiian Monk Seal conservation efforts
Learn about the connection between climate change and marine mammals
Meet their current patients
Educators: award-winning programs (aligned to NGSS and CCSS) for elementary, middle, and high school students
VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the MMC. There are many exciting ways to get involved! Opportunities include: providing animal care to marine mammal patients, rescuing and transporting marine mammals, educating visitors at the MMC's facilities, and providing administrative, behind the scenes support to contribute to the MMC's overall success.
Current volunteer opportunities: