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The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) is a 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1978. MMSC is the only Federally-authorized rescue, rehabilitation, and release facility for marine mammals and the authorized first responders for sea turtle strandings & disentanglements in New Jersey.
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL STRANDING CENTER
Virtual Tour
MMSC is situated on a less than one-acre bayfront parcel of land. Learn about our rehabilitation facilities and our Stranding Response vehicles.
Current Patients
Read about the patients we are currently caring for in our rehabilitation hospital.
Stranding Statistics
Current Cetacean Data
Browse MMSC's Lifetime Stranding Statistics to learn more about the marine mammal and sea turtle species we handle.
Current Cetacean Data
Current Cetacean Data
Current Cetacean Data
Visit this page to review the most up to date statistics and data on recent cetacean strandings in New Jersey.
Media Center
Current Cetacean Data
Current Cetacean Data
Check out our media center with additional announcements and notable news.
Sea Life Museum
Sea Life Museum
Sea Life Museum
MMSC's education center and gift shop is open to the public with hours that vary seasonally throughout the year. Explore what the Sea Life Museum has to offer!
Social Media
Sea Life Museum
Sea Life Museum
Find our Facebook and Instagram accounts here, along with an MMSC photo gallery!
Meet Our Pod
Sea Life Museum
Future Marine Biologists
Learn more about MMSC's mission statement, and get to know our dedicated Staff, Board Members and Founding Director.
Future Marine Biologists
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Future Marine Biologists
Click here for educational resources and downloadable craft packs featuring the species we work with.
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Check out all the fundraisers and special events we have planned to help fund our life-saving work!
Memorials
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
Upcoming Fundraisers and Events
For those who loved the sea, a donation in their memory helps the MMSC continue our mission.
WAYS TO SUPPORT MMSC'S MISSION
Join Our Pod
Make a Donation
Make a Donation
The MMSC offers various volunteer and internship opportunities, and we would love to have you onboard!
Make a Donation
Make a Donation
Make a Donation
Our life saving work relies on generous donations from supporters like you! There are so many ways to help, including one-time Donations, Recurring Donations, Annual Memberships, Symbolic Animal Adoptions, Amazon Wish List and more.
Shop Online
Make a Donation
Shop Online
In addition to our physical gift shop in Brigantine, our most popular apparel and gifts are also available in our online store!
Seal Adoptions Save Lives
Symbolic animal adoptions provide veterinary care, food and medication for the seals in our hospital right now.