100 Marine Animals Have Made it Home! |
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Your support helped us reach an incredible milestone in October - our 100th release back to the wild! A once orphaned and starving seal pup, this lucky patient made his way back to the ocean in October. Watch a compilation of the 100 unforgettable ocean homecomings that you’ve helped make possible: |
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Your contributions have fueled every step: from rescue to recovery, until that unforgettable moment of release back into the wild. |
Since our 100th release in October, ten more patients have returned to the ocean. This year, SR3’s Rescue Center has admitted more patients than ever before, including four endangered sea turtles, three threatened Guadalupe fur seals, our first California sea lion patient, and dozens of harbor seals.
Each of these animals has an important story - and will only have a future - because of you. Moments like this are possible only because of your generosity and dedication. Thank you for being part of this journey! |
Griffin Defied the Odds with a Groundbreaking Treatment |
Griffin was our first patient of the 2024 pupping season. The beginning of his care was standard, but after a week of regular meals, animal care staff began to notice that something was wrong. It turned out that Griffin had a condition called megaesophagus. |
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Previously, seals with megaesophagus would not be able to survive in the wild, nor be a candidate for relocation to a zoo or aquarium. But at the time of Griffin’s diagnosis, SR3’s veterinarian Dr. Michelle Rivard was at an international conference learning about an innovative new treatment for this historically fatal condition.
Click here to read about Griffin's incredible recovery! >> |
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Griffin at the beginning of his time at the Rescue Center, nestled into a pillow in his personal enclosure. |
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Bigfoot’s Big Return: A Rescue Journey You Made Possible! |
Guadalupe fur seals were commercially hunted to the brink of extinction during the fur trade in the 1900s. Since then, their population has increased thanks to governmental protections, but they are still listed as Threatened under the Endangered Species Act. And so far this year, together we have cared for three threatened fur seals, including Bigfoot! |
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Your support ensured we were able to drive more than 350 miles to transport Bigfoot to the Rescue Center. Over the next two months, he received specialized veterinary treatment for malnutrition and gastrointestinal issues. |
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Your generosity has ensured that our research can continue driving protections for vulnerable marine animal populations. |
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Together with your help, we successfully collected aerial photogrammetry images of Southern Resident killer whales from J, K and L pods in September and October to extend their health monitoring into the 17th year! Click here to read more >> |
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Aerial images of Southern Resident killer whales showing J35 and J57 during a chase (left) and capture (right) of a coho salmon in October 2024. Images collected non-invasively using a remotely operated drone flown at an altitude of >100 ft under NMFS permit #22306. |
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Left (top and bottom): Dr. John Durban flying the drone into the hands of Dr. Holly Fearnbach following a flight over common dolphins. Top right: Photo of a long-beaked common dolphin surfacing; Bottom right: Aerial image of a group of short-beaked common dolphins. Aerial image collected during a high-altitude (>200 ft) drone flight. Research authorized by NMFS research permit #19091.
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| SR3 also recently collaborated on a study to assess the impact of Navy sonar on dolphin populations in California.
The project used a novel integration of several research methods, including photogrammetry of aerial drone imagery. Click here to learn more about this study >> |
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Your support on Giving Tuesday means marine animals like Mermaid are looking ahead to a brighter future.
With this community's incredible generosity, including matching funds and other last-minute gifts, over $68,0000 was raised on Giving Tuesday to rescue and protect marine life!
Together we made significant headway toward filling the budget shortfall we are facing. For all of the animals who are depending on us for the care they need to survive, thank you for taking action!
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New merch to make the season shine! We recently stocked our gift store with new holographic stickers, featuring designs from local artist Janille Dutton. And you can show your love of sea turtles with a new wood sticker as well, featuring art from local artist Robyn Luk.
We even have marine animal posters now, too!
Check out our entire gift store at SR3.org/store.
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Please join us in congratulating KC, who recently moved to a new role as SR3's Response Program Coordinator after working in an animal care position over the past year and a half.
KC has over 10 years of experience coordinating marine mammal responses and conducting field assessments on a variety of coastlines, with a wide range of species and age classes.
While she will still be working closely with our patients and volunteers, KC is excited to grow her unique skill set in a way that will impact even more marine animals in need. |
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