We teamed up with artist
@SarahCAndersen
to spread awareness about how we can keep
#MarineMammals
safe ๐ Distance is best for humans, pets and wildlife alike, especially since many come to shore to rest or care for their young ๐ RT to help spread the word and follow for more!
Happy
#WorldOceansDay
! ๐๐ฅณ From volunteers to caring people like you, we are in awe of our incredible community working together to protect and restore our ocean ๐ Second chances, like the ones you see here, are possible because of your generosity. Thank you ๐
An adorable pick-me-up courtesy of
#ElephantSeal
pup Bicycle to help get you through the rest of the week ๐ฅน๐ฒ๐ RT to share this
#CuteEmergency
to your timeline!
Every year, pups like Meringue are orphaned due to human disturbance ๐ Pups are left on the beach while mom hunts. If you're too close, she'll get spooked and abandon the pup. Save a life - keep your distance and call our hotline at 415-289-7325 ๐ RT to help spread the word!
Watch as these
#CaliforniaSeaLion
pups race back to the ocean ๐ฅฐ Second chances like these are made possible because of caring people like you. Thank you ๐
Send something ab-seal-utely adorable to yourself or a loved one each month by joining our Adopt-a-Sealยฎ of the Month Club ๐ฅฐ It's the perfect way to make a long-term difference for
#MarineMammals
in need ๐ Get yours today ๐ .
Happy
#InternationalDayOfTheSeal
๐ฅณ๐ฆญ๐ Can you name all three species of seal pictured below... and identify the imposter? Let us know what you think in the replies!
Did you know that more than half of all
#CaliforniaSeaLions
are born on June 15 each year? ๐ฎ๐ Join us next week for a special
#MarineMammalMonday
to celebrate this species' birthday ๐ฅณ Get all the details sent to your inbox when you RSVP at .
@tikkitokki22
@stuartandjeremy
@TZWConservancy
Happy Birthday Hanni ๐ฅณ We're honored to be a part of your seal-ebrations ๐ฆญ Sending you birthday well wishes from all of us here - both footed and flippered!
Check out this
#TransformationTuesday
๐ Meringue was our first
#HarborSeal
pup of the season, found severely malnourished. Luckily, thanks to people just like you, he received nearly three months of expert care at our Sausalito hospital and was released back to the wild ๐
We reunited this sea otter pup with its mother earlier today thanks to our wonderful partners
@CaliforniaDFW
and Morro Bay Harbor Patrol, and a member of the public immediately reporting. Remember, if you see a marine mammal in distress call 415-289-SEAL (7325)
#LeaveSealsBe
This young
#ElephantSeal
was reported with a life-threatening entanglement to our 24-hour rescue hotline (415-289-SEAL) โ๏ธ Luckily, our trained experts successfully disentangled the seal so they could swim freely ๐โค๏ธ Save our number in your phone now ๐ฒ it could save a life!
'Twas the night before Christmas and all the through the Center, not a creature was stirring, not even a pup! ๐ด๐๐ We hope your holiday season is filled with joy (and cuddles, too) ๐
Please enjoy this adorable harbor seal pup soaking up the sun โ๏ธโบ๏ธ as a reward for making it through another week! RT to share this
#CuteEmergency
๐
If you see a
#HawaiianMonkSeal
, it's important to give this
#EndangeredSpecies
plenty of space โ๏ธ During the nursing period these seals are especially sensitive. For their safety - and your own - read our
#WildlifeViewing
tips ๐ .
It's
#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek
! ๐๐ The sea otter is a
#KeystoneSpecies
, one that has a disproportionately large effect on its environment relative to its abundance. They're effective sentinels of
#OceanHealth
, and their recovery is an important goal of ours!
#DidYouKnow
when a mother
#SeaOtter
leaves to go hunt for food she will wrap her baby in kelp so it doesn't drift off, leaving it to bob on the surface of the ocean like a cork ๐ฅบ๐ฆฆ๐ฟ RT this sweet fact to celebrate
#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek
๐
Happy
#MonkSealMonday
๐๐๐ Did you know
#HawaiianMonkSeals
are born with a black coat? After they molt, their fur turns silvery-grey on their backs and a light creamy color on their bellies!
#FunFact
Ever wondered about those funny little hats our patients wear? ๐ค๐ฉ These innovative tags help our expert animal care team identify patients so they can give them individualized care ๐ฅฐ Learn all about them ๐ .
Me when I see someone harassing a seal pup on the beach: ๐ฑ
Remember to
#LeaveSealsBe
and enjoy
#WildlifeViewing
without causing stress or harm. If you see a
#MarineMammal
in distress along the California coast, call our 24-hour rescue hotline at 415-289-SEAL (7325).
Headed to the beach for
#FourthofJuly
weekend? ๐๐บ๐ธ Please keep a safe distance from
#wildlife
. If an animal is reacting to you, you are too close โ๏ธ Call our 24-hour hotline at 415-289-SEAL (7325) to report a
#MarineMammal
in distress.
Happy
#CuteCritterFriday
! Absolutely no hesitation from this
#HarborSeal
pup as they head back to their ocean home ๐ฅฐ๐ Success stories like these are possible because of caring people like you, thank you ๐
#FridayFeeling
Help provide food and medicine for patients like
#PacificHarborSeal
Bogey with your purchase of an Adopt-a-Sealยฎ! ๐ฅฐ Adopt Bogey for yourself or a fellow
#OceanLover
at .
Mele and RK58 have been released back to the wild! Watch RK58 head back to the ocean below ๐๐ฅฐ Every individual is critical to save the endangered
#HawaiianMonkSeal
species. This work is possible because of caring people like you. Thank you ๐ (๐ฅ ยฉ NOAA, NOAA Permit
#18786
)
BREAKING NEWS: Ship strike kills gray whale in San Francisco Bay Area. Three others dead in eight days, cause of death pending investigation by our experts, confirms ongoing challenges faced by this hard-hit species. Read the full press release now at .
Every year, pups like Meringue are orphaned due to human disturbance ๐ Pups are left on the beach while mom hunts. If you're too close, she'll get spooked and abandon the pup. Save a life - keep your distance and call our hotline at 415-289-7325 ๐ RT to help spread the word!
Marine mammals like to spend
#LongWeekends
at the beach just like humans ๐ Remember to give seals and sea lions plenty of space (at least 50ft, more if they react to you). If you see a
#MarineMammal
in distress, call our hotline at 415-289-7325. RT to help spread the word!
As you head into the weekend watch this
#FeelGoodFriday
video of five
#NorthernElephantSeal
pups heading back to their ocean home ๐๐ก Support from caring people like you gave Adrestia, Fuchsia, Moonglo, Taka and Outback a second chance. Thank you.