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There are many seals and sea lions like Osprey in our care right now. Some are orphaned and others are injured, but they all have one thing in common: they need your help to return home for the holidays. 

When you give today, your gift will be matched up to $3,000 by your fellow ocean lovers, Barbara and David Beasley. And your matched donation will be put right to work where it’s needed most. Yes, you will help provide double the meals and meds an animal needs for a second chance at life.

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California sea lion Osprey
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Top Eco Friendly Holiday Gifts that Give Back

November 8, 2024
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Holiday Gifts that Benefit The Marine Mammal Center, A Non-Profit that Rescues and Rehabilitates Marine Animals

Show your loved ones you care this holiday season with help from our 2024 Eco Friendly Holiday Gifts that Give Back Guide. It features sustainable 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 green gifts, but all proceeds from your purchase also support medical care for our patients, which has helped us to rescue more than 26,000 marine mammals since 1975 and advance global ocean conservation. 

Order online by December 9 for the best chance of delivery before Christmas, and December 20 for the best chance of delivery before the last day of Hanukkah.

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.

Adopt a Past Patient

Elephant seal Bilbo – help the next animal in need when you adopt a past 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 plus your choice of a small or large plush when you upgrade to a gift package. 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. Upgrade to a gift package to receive a plush and children’s book with your certificate.

2025 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.  

Whale tail glass ornament – no two pieces are ever identical! This hand painted ornament will add a unique flair to any holiday décor.  

Sea otter wood ornament – this handmade wooden ornament features a sweet pair of a sea otter mom and her pup.  

Octopus glass ornament – brighten up your holiday décor with some ocean charm.  

Earth-Friendly Bath & Beauty

Toothpaste tablets – this toothpaste alternative is great for kids and adults alike. With packaging made of compostable paper, there’s no waste to worry about.  

Fisherman hand scrub – a blend of walnut husks, cleansing soap and lemon essential oil, this scrub will keep your hands smooth and fresh.  

Loofah facial disc – this 100% compostable loofah is the perfect size for exfoliating and cleansing your face.  

Ocean safe sunscreen – this mineral based sunscreen for the face and body is biodegradable and ocean-safe.  

Organic shampoo bar – handmade in small batches in California, this shampoo bar is vegan, cruelty-free and palm oil-free.  

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

Multicolored whale t-shirt – printed on 100% cotton, this colorful whale t-shirt uses water-based ink and will add brightness to your loved one’s day.  

Organic cotton beanie with cork tag – friends and family can show off their ocean love with this extra soft beanie made with 100% organic cotton. 

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

Sea stars t-shirt – featuring detailed illustrations of sea stars, this t-shirt is perfect for the ocean lover in your life.  

Shark & tooth t-shirt – printed in the United States with water-based ink, this t-shirt features realistic illustrations of a variety of sharks.  

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

Organic cotton sea otter t-shirt - featuring an illustration of a sea otter face so realistic it could be a photo, this t-shirt is sure to turn heads. 

Logo hoodie sweatshirt – this warm, cozy hoodie is printed in California and features the iconic California sea lion 

Sea lion hoodie sweatshirt – designed and printed in San Francisco, this sweatshirt will help the kid in your life stay warm and show off their love for California sea lions.  

Humpback whale t-shirt – this 100% cotton t-shirt is fun and eye-catching, featuring detailed artwork of a humpback whale and her young calf. 

Significant otter socks – put a smile on their face with a pair of these adorable socks featuring sea otters holding hands.  

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. 

Jellyfish tea towel – each cotton towel is a work of art and wrapped in paper to help reduce plastic waste. 

Sea turtle embroidered tea towel – this 100% cotton tea towel is embroidered in detail with imagery of sea turtles.  

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. 

Honey Girl The Hawaiian Monk Seal – this colorful children’s book follows Honey Girl, an endangered Hawaiian monk seal, on her recovery from a fishhook injury.  

Guide to Marine Mammals of the World – explore more than 120 species of marine mammals in this encyclopedic guide with photos and illustrations.  

Elephant seals x-book – from molting to behaviors you’d see on the beach, learn all about northern elephant seals in bite-sized bits. 

Eco-Friendly Toys for Kids

Eco Pals harbor seal  soft and huggable, this plush harbor seal toy will keep your little one company while also promoting ocean conservation.  

Ecokins sea otter  made from 100% recycled materials, this plush sea otter holding a sea star is the perfect buddy to cuddle during bedtime stories.  

Eco Pals sea turtle hatchling  this small sea turtle plush will put a smile on your little ocean lover’s face.  

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. 

Wishpets humpback whale – whether you’re adding a soft touch to a nursery or sending a gift to a loved one, this humpback whale plush will make waves in any child’s world. 

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 

Ocean-themed temporary tattoos – make a splash with this set of 10 ocean-themed temporary tattoos.  

Alice Frost dolphin sticker – made in the United States, these durable stickers are ideal for outdoor use and water bottles, helping your loved one show off their ocean love. 

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

humpback whale tail

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 Eco Friendly Green Gifts that Give Back will help to support global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, scientific research, and education.

Browse all of our gifts that give back to help save seals, sea otters, sea lions and other marine animals.

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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