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Poison in our ocean can reach our kitchen tables

It’s been four years since scientists rediscovered hundreds of tons of DDT – a pesticide banned for its toxicity and risk to humans – dumped into the ocean just off the coast of Los Angeles. We’ve partnered with Congressman Ted Lieu to call for an aggressive investigation.

Read our op-ed in Newsweek
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sea lions swimming underwater

The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.

Our Sausalito Hospital & Visitor Center is Open to the Public

Visit the world’s largest marine mammal hospital to see animal care experts providing life-saving care to patients so they can be released back to the wild. Tickets are free but must be booked online in advance. Reserve your spot today!

Ways to Give

Your support makes life-saving work possible. Our patients rely on the generosity of people like you. There are many different ways to make a gift today and help return marine mammals to a healthier ocean home.

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Adopt An Animal

northern fur seal Reina

Reina

Northern Fur Seal — Female
Released
northern elephant seal Shrub with enrichment items including fake kelp and a red buoy

Shrub

Northern Elephant Seal — Female
Released
California sea lion Mayhem

Mayhem

California Sea Lion — Male
Released

The Marine Mammal Center In The News

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