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Hungry pups like elephant seal Davey are pouring through our doors. Yes, we are in the swing of pupping season, and that’s why your help is urgently needed.

What if I told you there’s a simple way you can have double the impact for good?

Today, your gift will help provide what a pup like Davey needs: double the fish meals to regain his strength for a second chance at life. How? Because your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $5,000 when you give by Sunday, June 1.

Double my impact!
Elephant seal pup, Davey
two seals playing on a beach
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Meaningful Father’s Day Gifts for Ocean Lovers

May 9, 2025
  • Gift guide

Help create a healthy ocean while you shop!

Looking for unique and meaningful Father’s Day gifts to show the dads in your life how much you care? Dive into our hand-picked gifts for ocean lovers today.

Not only are you helping protect the planet with these ocean-friendly gifts, but your purchase supports The Marine Mammal Center’s life-saving work caring for sick and injured marine mammals while advancing ocean health—that’s sure to make your loved one smile!

For delivery before Father’s Day, order online by Sunday, June 1.

Shopping at the last minute? Your purchase comes with a downloadable gift IOU to give your loved one while they wait for their special present to arrive. Find more gifts that give back on our Last-Minute Gift Guide. 

Please note that some orders may arrive later than expected due to impacts outside the Center's control, such as high mail volume or weather. Delivery of international orders generally takes 2-4 weeks. We appreciate your support and patience.

baseball cap with The Marine Mammal Center logo

A casual baseball cap for a sunny day

With more sunny days ahead, your loved one will appreciate this practical gift. Embroidered by a small business near The Marine Mammal Center’s Sausalito hospital, this baseball cap features a Velcro back for an adjustable fit and comes in two colors, keeping the dads in your life stylish. 

A sand-resistant beach towel with ocean-themed designs

Your loved one can hit the beach, park or wherever they love to be outdoors in style with a Sand Cloud beach towel. These towels are not only fun and eye-catching but they’re also practical and eco-friendly. Lightweight, absorbent, quick-drying and sand-resistant, these 100% organic Turkish cotton towels are perfect for your outdoorsy loved one.

peach-colored lightweight beach towel with gray harbor seal and yellow sun design
teal t-shirt with The Marine Mammal Center design featuring sea lions

A classic t-shirt that shows off what they care about

If your loved one is crazy about the ocean, they’ll be thrilled when they open their gift and find marine mammal swag inside. This one-of-a-kind t-shirt features our popular decade design with sea lions and is made with 100% cotton. Looking for a warmer option? Check out the hoodie version.

A pair of cozy sea lion socks they can cozy up in

Let your loved one show off their passion for our ocean with these fun socks featuring a special sea lion design! Made mostly of cotton, these socks will keep the dads in your life warm and cozy.  

two sea lion socks with The Marine Mammal Center logo
trio of harbor seals

A gift and eCard in their honor

This meaningful Father’s Day gift is perfect for someone who doesn’t need more stuff. A gift to The Marine Mammal Center in honor of your loved one has a big impact on ocean conservation. Send a personalized eCard with your donation and let them know they gave a second chance to marine mammals. You can even schedule your eCard to be sent immediately or on a specific date!

BONUS!

Round out your collection of marine animal gear with our logo pin.

This unique pin is sure to stand out in a collection. A fun way to show support for ocean conservation, this lapel pin fastens easily to jackets, backpacks, hats and more.

blue lapel pin in shape of The Marine Mammal Center logo

Your purchase of any of our meaningful Father’s Day gifts will directly support ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.

Browse all of our gifts for ocean lovers that help protect seals, sea otters, sea lions and whales.

Yes, I want to save a life!

Yes, I want to save a life!

You’ll be giving sick and injured animals the best possible care at the Center’s state-of-the-art hospital. With your gift today, you are giving a patient a second chance at life in the wild.

  • $35 You'll buy food for a hungry animal
  • $45 You'll provide life-saving medical care
  • $65 You'll make second chances possible

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