Meaningful Mother’s Day Gifts for Ocean Lovers
- Gift guide
Help create a healthy ocean while you shop!
Looking for unique and meaningful Mother’s Day gifts to show the moms 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 Mother’s Day, order online by Sunday, April 26.
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.
A Calloway Adopt-a-Seal® with plush
Adopt-a-Seal® lets you give a meaningful Mother’s Day gift that gives back. When you symbolically adopt sea otter Calloway, your purchase will help provide the food and medical care sick and injured animals need to return home. With dozens of stories to choose from, you’re sure to find the perfect Adopt-a-Seal® gift for the ocean lover in your life.
An abalone sea lion necklace
If Mother’s Day jewelry is your loved one’s preferred gift, this sea lion necklace is the perfect way to show you care. Made with lovely abalone shell, this necklace is a versatile piece.
A felt and faux leather wine bottle bag
Let your loved one show off their support for the Center and our ocean with this reusable bag. This sleek and durable bag is perfect for transporting their favorite beverages (or other small items!) on their next trip outdoors. Plus, this design is exclusively sold at the Center’s Gift Store.
A seal pup planter that’ll add personality to any space
Measuring about six inches in size, this seal pup planter is perfect for housing a small succulent or other plant on a desk, shelf or windowsill. This charming planter is sure to delight your loved one and bring joy to their inner nature lover.
A frosted stemless silicone wine glass featuring the Center’s logo
This 12-ounce wine glass is break-resistant, eco-friendly and reusable. Made of 100 percent food-grade silicone, it can insulate hot and cold drinks and is flexible enough to stuff into a pocket. Plus, this design is exclusively sold at the Center’s Gift Store.
A set of eco dryer balls to reduce single-use waste
Replace single-use dryer sheets with these reusable, organic and cruelty-free wool dryer balls. Available in two fun designs, this ocean-themed gift will keep your loved one’s laundry feeling soft and fresh.
A whimsical sea otter greeting card
Let the moms in your life know how much you care with this stunning greeting card. Featuring a sea otter family, this unique card will surely warm their heart.
A gift and eCard in their honor
This meaningful Mother’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 our ocean. 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 right away or on a specific date!
BONUS!
Round out their collection of marine animal swag with a blue whale bandana
This versatile accessory can be worn as a scarf, draped neck wrap, headscarf or styling accent. Made from 100% lightweight and breathable cotton, this beautifully designed bandana is perfect for any season.
Your purchase of any of our meaningful Mother’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.
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