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Top Holiday Gifts for Ocean Lovers

November 4, 2025
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Help create a healthy ocean while you shop!

Show your loved ones you care this holiday season with help from our guide to 2025 Top Holiday Gifts for Ocean Lovers. You’ll find unique ocean-themed gifts that are good for the planet and perfect for the people in your life who are (or aspire to be!) environmentally savvy.

Not only are you helping the planet with these sustainable 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 spread joy this holiday season!

Order online by December 4 for the best chance of delivery before the last day of Hanukkah, and December 9 for the best chance of delivery before Christmas.

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 delays outside the Center's control, such as high mail volume or weather. We appreciate your support and patience.

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Adopt a Former Patient

Elephant seal Bilbo – help the next animal in need when you adopt a former patient. You’ll receive Bilbo's story and have the option to upgrade to a gift package that includes a plush.  

Harbor seal Bogey – get Bogey’s story from rescue to release. Your adoption will give the next patient a second chance.

Northern fur seal Poppy – Poppy’s hopeful story will put a smile on your loved one’s face. You'll receive a physical adoption certificate with the animal's photo and story on the back.

2026 calendar – your loved one can head into the new year with inspiring patient stories and cute animal photos to look forward to.

Coastal holiday cards – printed on 100% recycled paper, this set of 10 cards is perfect for sending a sea of love to friends and family this holiday season.  

50th anniversary collectible ornament – join us in celebrating 50 years of advancing ocean health with this collectible metal ornament.

Sea otter metal ornament – capturing the playful spirit of these beloved marine mammals, this ornament is a thoughtful gift for people who love the ocean.

Humpback whale breaching ornament – this one-of-a-kind ornament is a fair-trade product supporting a village where fair wages allow artisans to work where they live, send their children to school and more.

Pins & Jewelry

50th anniversary enamel pin set – each pin features a different animal and supports ocean health. Wear them with pride and join us in protecting our ocean!

Recycled cereal box sea lion earrings - lightweight and made with surgical steel, these earrings are made with recycled cereal boxes and tell the story of Pinger, a former sea lion patient.

4ocean riptide bracelet – each bracelet purchased funds the removal of five pounds of trash from the ocean, rivers and coastlines.

Celebrate necklace set – this two-piece set includes dainty, water and sweat-proof chains made with high-quality, silver-coated stainless steel and silver accents.

Dainty peal lariat necklace - made with lustrous freshwater pearls and 14k gold fill, this necklace is a refined and versatile piece.

One-of-a-Kind Apparel & Accessories for Adults

50th anniversary short sleeve t-shirt – celebrate the Center’s 50th anniversary with this exclusive t-shirt designed by a local artist and made of organic cotton.

50th anniversary logo beanie – friends and family can show off their ocean love with this limited edition, extra soft beanie.

Sea otter socks – snuggle up with fun sea otter patterned socks. You’ll want to grab a pair for yourself too!

Vintage sea lion short sleeve t-shirt – made with 100% cotton, this vintage-inspired look is the perfect addition to any ocean lover’s closet.

Sea lion socks – these socks are the perfect ocean-themed gift for comfort and style! This design is only available at The Marine Mammal Center.

One-of-a-Kind Apparel & Accessories for Kids

Sea otter in kelp short sleeve t-shirt - featuring an illustration of a sea otter in its natural habitat, this tee is perfect for young animal lovers.

Decade short sleeve t-shirt – this one-of-a-kind decade design was created in honor of the Center’s 10th anniversary and remains our most popular design.

Harbor seal short sleeve graphic t-shirt – featuring a stunning ocean shore scene, this t-shirt is sure to turn heads.

50th anniversary short sleeve t-shirt – celebrate the Center’s 50th anniversary with this exclusive t-shirt designed by a local artist and made of organic cotton.

Organic cotton harbor seal tote bag – make carrying books, toys, snacks and more a delight with this cotton harbor seal tote.

Ocean Inspired Home Goods

An organic cotton beach towel – these towels are not only fun and eye-catching but they’re also lightweight, sand-resistant and eco-friendly.  

Organic cotton throw – featuring imagery of sea life, this cotton throw blanket will keep your loved one cozy while showing off their ocean love.  

Eco dryer balls 3-pack – replace single-use dryer sheets with these reusable, organic and cruelty-free wool dryer balls. Available in two fun designs, these will keep your laundry feeling soft and fresh. 

Sea lion face mug  – this mug features a playful sea lion design that will brighten up anyone’s morning coffee routine.

Frosted stemless silicone wine glass – made of 100% food-grade silicone with no fillers or additives, this glass is perfect for hot or cold beverages.

Learning for All Ages

Journey of the Northern Fur Seal – follow along the incredible rescue and rehabilitation journey of Golden Missy, a fur seal pup that stranded far from home.  

Finger puppet board book – make story time for your little one more interactive than ever. Tell the tale of a seal, dolphin, otter and more with the help of a finger puppet.

Secrets of the Whales – experience the intimate, astonishing world of whales with images by National Geographic’s most celebrated underwater photographer.

Blue Hope: Exploring and Caring for Earth's Magnificent Ocean – dazzling photographs combine with inspiring insights from international ocean icon Sylvia Earle and other notable ocean advocates.

Black & Brown Faces in America's Wild Places – this book features 20 personal stories from across the United States, providing a foundation for discussion about the future of our wild places.

Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids

Iliokai Hawaiian monk seal stuffed animal – modeled after a sleeping Hawaiian monk seal, this adorable plushie allows you to safely cuddle up with a Hawaiian monk seal while contributing to their conservation.

Eco 3D wooden dolphin puzzle – made from sustainable materials, this puzzle is perfect for all ages to experience the joy of building and the beauty of nature.

Sea otter stuffed animal – this charming sea otter stuffed animal is the perfect cuddly companion for any animal lover.

Veterinary medical kit – inspire the future veterinarian in your life with this veterinary kit that comes with a plush harbor seal and all the tools to mend it.

Ocean magic 350-piece family puzzle  – watch an ocean scene come to life as you put together this 350-piece puzzle featuring orca, sea birds, fish and more.

Stocking Stuffers & Small Gifts

Recycled denim pencil – these are not your typical No. 2 pencils. Made with upcycled denim, these eco-friendly pencils will help your loved one create sustainably.  

Patient faces stickers – featuring some of the Center’s released marine mammal patients, these stickers are the perfect addition to a laptop, notebook and more.  

Sea turtle adhesive decal – help your loved one make a statement with this intricate sea turtle decal that will add a friendly flair to a water bottle, journal and more 

Sea otter sticker – this playful sticker features a cute sea otter design that’s perfect for adding adorable charm to any belonging.

Humpback whale sticker – bring the majesty of ocean life to any fridge or magnetic surface with this humpback whale sticker.

Bonus! You can name a whale in honor or memory of a loved one

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This is a unique opportunity to name a whale while supporting the conservation of these gentle giants. With your support of $2,500, your name or your designated honoree’s name will be added to a humpback whale’s record in Happywhale, a worldwide whale sighting database used by organizations, institutes and researchers. Explore other ways to donate in your loved one’s honor.

A purchase of any of our Top Holiday Gifts for Ocean Lovers will support ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.

Browse all of our gifts for people who love the ocean—and feel proud knowing you are helping to 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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