First Adult Harbor Porpoise Cared For

in the Pacific Northwest!

Every patient that we treat arrives with a unique story, contributing valuable insights into the health of our shared oceans. By rescuing and caring for sick and injured animals, we deepen our understanding of the threats and challenges they face in the wild.

For this harbor porpoise, his story started in South Puget Sound where he was found struggling in shallow water. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife responded to the scene, determined that he would not survive if left there, and transported him to SR3’s Rescue Center for further assessment.

When he arrived, our immediate focus was on providing medical care to stabilize his condition, and conducting diagnostics such as bloodwork and ultrasound to thoroughly assess his health.

SR3's team worked late into the night to assess and stabilize this harbor porpoise patient after receiving an emergency intake request for him. A huge thank you to our volunteers who stepped up to ensure he had the support he needed every hour of the day and night!

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Molasses and Peri-Peri Returned

Home for the Holidays

Molasses and Peri-Peri touched noses during the downpour on their release day before disappearing into the depths of the Puget Sound. Click to watch the facebook live recording of their soggy return to the wild!

If rain on your wedding day is good luck, then we'd like to think the same is true for a release day!

Molasses and Peri-Peri weren't the only ones who ended up soaking wet during this happy event, but that didn't stop many dedicated heroes from joining in the celebration.

These were the last two patients to be released from this year's harbor seal pupping season. In all, 35 harbor seals were cared for at the Rescue Center this year through the generosity of people like you.

Thank you for ensuring that Molasses, Peri-Peri and many other seals were returned to their ocean home for the holidays!

Whale Research Underway in Antarctica

SR3’s Dr. Holly Fearnbach and Dr. John Durban, joined by their colleague Kiirsten Flynn, are off to a great start to this year’s installment of Antarctic research onboard the M/V National Geographic Endurance. The focus of this 15th year of research is to assess the health of whales in the rapidly warming waters around the Antarctic Peninsula. 

Read more on our website >>

Aerial images of a humpback whale feeding on krill after arriving on its Antarctic feeding grounds. Aerial image was collected non-invasively from > 100ft above the whales using remotely-controlled hexacopter drone. Research conducted under NMFS Permit # 22306 and Antarctic Conservation Act Permit ACA 2017-029.

Be the Change this Sea-son

Your gift this season will have twice the life-saving powers for an animal in need. That's because a pool of generous donors will be matching all gifts until the end of the year - up to a total of $30,000 - starting today!

Please help ensure that marine animals can receive the care and attention they so urgently need by making your tax-deductible gift before the end of the year. 

As a reminder of what's been accomplished with your support, don't forget to download this collection of marine mammal wallpapers for your desktop and mobile phone, featuring real patients you have helped return to the wild this year!

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