The Marine Mammal Center advances global ocean conservation through rescue and rehabilitation, scientific 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!
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The Marine Mammal Center In The News
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Honolulu Star-Advertiser: 3 Rescued Hawaiian Monk Seals Recovering at Big Island Hospital
June 21, 2022
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Scuba Diving Magazine: Scientists Race to Figure Out Why Grey Whale Deaths are Spiking
June 13, 2022
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North Bay Business Journal: Sausalito's Marine Mammal Center Buoyed by Business Donor Help
May 16, 2022
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USA Today: Deadly Pathogens Can Hitch a Ride on Ocean Microplastics, Raising Alarm Bells
April 28, 2022
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The Bold Italic: I Went BTS at the World’s Largest Marine Mammal Hospital
June 2, 2022
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