Unlike
whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions don't have to remain in
water in order to survive. The animals beach themselves to be warm
and dry when feeling ill. They seek rest on land for a variety
of reasons and are not always in need of intervention. Our staff
is trained to recognize animals suffering from infections, malnourishment,
pneumonia, gill net strangulation, etc. which can harm an animal's
chance for survival. If it is determined that the animal is in
need of medical attention, the rescue crew will use proper restraining
equipment including nets, baffle boards, and cages to safely secure
the animal before transporting it back to the center.
Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of marine mammals stranded along the Orange County coastline and to increase public awareness of the marine environment through education and research
Unlike
whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions don't have to remain in
water in order to survive. The animals beach themselves to be warm
and dry when feeling ill. They seek rest on land for a variety
of reasons and are not always in need of intervention. Our staff
is trained to recognize animals suffering from infections, malnourishment,
pneumonia, gill net strangulation, etc. which can harm an animal's
chance for survival. If it is determined that the animal is in
need of medical attention, the rescue crew will use proper restraining
equipment including nets, baffle boards, and cages to safely secure
the animal before transporting it back to the center.