On February 27th, we responded to a call for an injured seal stranded along the Delaware Bay in Fortescue, Cumberland County. The female Harbor seal had several new and old wounds, including fresh puncture wounds on her stomach. She was brought back to MMSC for treatment. Her intake weight was 45lbs. After nearly six weeks of care at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center, she gained over 20lbs and was ready to be released back into the wild! Watch her release video below:
It is because of kind-hearted individuals like YOU that make our work possible. Without your support and donations, we would not be able to carry out our mission of the Rescue, Rehabilitation, and Release of marine mammals and sea turtles. With your help, we can provide these animals with the care they need to heal and give them the second chance at life in the wild that they deserve.
Please consider supporting the successful release story of Harbor seal #23-027 with a
Near or far, no matter where you are, YOU can run for the animals this year!
Join us for our first ever virtual run!
Sign up for MMSC's 2023 Virtual Run for the Animals 5K and run, walk, or hike to raise funds for stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in New Jersey.
Don't forget to shower the Moms in your life with lots of love,
especially on May 14th!
Give a gift that gives back and support the MMSC's Bonfire 'Seal Mom' Campaign! This design comes in various apparel styles and colors and would pair perfectly with a Symbolic Seal Adoption!
