
Marine Mammal Monday: Ridiculous Rescues
Ages: 8-11 years old
- Malnutrition
- Species conservation
- Entanglement
- Natural history
- Ocean trash
The Marine Mammal Center has rescued thousands of animals, but it isn't always easy! It takes a very dedicated team of staff and volunteers to rescue marine mammals in need, no matter where they are. Watch this recorded program to learn from our experts about some of the most unusual and notable rescues yet!
Then try out this quick activity to imagine what it might be like to be an animal entangled in trash and needing rescue.
species conservation
entanglement
natural history
ocean trash
Upper elementary
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
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