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Be a Marine Mammal Hero

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
Maggie Martinez

Maggie Martinez, DVM, M.S., Ph.D., Dipl. ACVP

Associate Pathologist

Dr. Maggie Martinez has key roles at the Center in diagnostic pathology, health-based research, teaching visiting externs and residents, and communicating pathology findings to our community. 

Now the Associate Pathologist, Maggie spent her first year at the Center as the Pathology Fellow where she developed a renal project with Veterinary Fellow Dr. Michelle Rivard. She is also the primary author on two case reports that have been submitted for publication in scientific journals.

Maggie received her B.S. from Florida State University, and her DVM, M.S., Ph.D. and pathology training from Ohio State University leading to diplomacy with the American College of Veterinary Pathology. 

Maggie is a wife to Michael and mother to Jude, and they all enjoy traveling, hiking, camping, rock climbing, surfing and scuba diving together.


Areas of Expertise

  • Diagnostic Pathology
  • Health-Based Research
  • Teaching and Mentoring Students
  • Science Communication



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Our experts are available to comment on a variety of marine mammal and ocean health issues. Please contact our PR team at media@tmmc.org to schedule an interview. 

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