
Marine Mammal Monday: Seal and Sea Lion Superstars of 2022
Ages: 8-11 years old
- Behavior
- Species conservation
- Entanglement
- Natural history
Watch this recording of our Marine Mammal Monday program to reminisce with us about our patient superstars! Dozens of marine mammals, ranging from California sea lions to endangered Hawaiian monk seals, were rescued in 2022. Learn about how our team of dedicated volunteers and veterinarians are able to heal these sick, injured and orphaned patients so that they can be released to their ocean home for the holidays!
species conservation
entanglement
natural history
Upper elementary
8 years
9 years
10 years
11 years
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