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Learn more about the rehabilitation process and how the Marine Mammal Stranding Center helps prepare the seals for a successful release back into the wild.
Live Patient Update- April 18, 2024
Join us on our hospital rounds to hear updates on the 17 seals that are currently being cared for at MMSC. A female Grey seal was admitted overnight with severe swelling on her front flippers.
Harp seal #24 023 (Lavallette) graduates to the pool!
This week the Stranding Team moved adult Harp Seal #24-023 (Lavallette) from the ICU into the pool. This big guy is currently tipping the scales at over 200lbs! The time he spends in our 30-foot exercise pool is the next step in his rehabilitation, bringing him closer to his release back into the wild as he builds up those swimming muscles. We hope you enjoy this clip of him exploring his new digs!
Live Patient Update- March 29, 2024
Join us for a tour of our rehabilitation facilities to hear updates on the 16 seals we are currently caring for at MMSC! This week three new patients were admitted, including a female Grey seal from Ocean City suffering from multiple infected wounds, an emaciated male Grey seal pup from Long Branch, and a female Harp seal from Sea Isle City suffering from a severe wound on her head.
Live Patient Update- March 22, 2024
#InternationalSealDay #FiveDollarFriday MMSC Live Patient Update🦭 Join us to hear updates on the 18 seals we are currently caring for in our rehabilitation facilities!
Grey seal #24-050 (Loveladies) playing in the water
Our gill net entanglement survivor is bright and alert, and has started eating on her own one week after her rescue. Her wound is being treated with both oral and topical medications to prevent infection and keep her comfortable during her recovery.
Live Patient Update- March 14, 2024
After a busy few days of strandings we are now caring for sixteen seals in our rehabilitation facility! Hear updates on our patients, meet the new intakes, and listen to a recap of the last two days of stranding response.
Live Patient Update- March 7, 2024
Take a moment to visit the eleven patients currently recovering in our hospital and hear updates on this week's strandings.
Harp seal #24-023 (Lavalette) eating ice
Although seals get most of their hydration through the fish that they eat, this Arctic sea ice dwelling species will also frequently consume snow and ice for fresh water. When Harp seals are admitted to the MMSC, we supply them with piles of ice to assist in their hydration, as well as for their comfort and enrichment. ❄
Intake Exam-Grey seal #24-011 (Brigantine)
Join our Stranding Technicians during an initial intake examination on a new patient, including a tube feeding to start supportive care. It takes a lot of skill, practice and patience to be able to safely handle these pups for medical exams and treatments. ***Remember these are highly-trained and permitted personnel who are Federally-authorized to handle marine mammals, please do not try this at home!
Live Patient Update- February 29, 2024
Live Patient Update from MMSC! 🦭 Check in on the eleven patients currently recovering in our hospital, including a 150lb adult male Harp seal, and hear updates on this week's strandings.
Live seal intake video- February 15, 2024
Just five minutes after we signed off from our weekly live patient update, our Stranding Coordinator returned with a new patient, a baby Grey seal in full white birthing coat! Watch patient number EIGHT's intake as it happened live.
Live patient update from inside MMSC's rehabilitation facilities- February 15, 2024
We are currently caring for seven seals in our hospital! Walk through with us for updates on all of our patients.
Live patient update from inside MMSC's rehabilitation facilities- January 25, 2024
It's been another busy week at MMSC with lots of updates to catch up on with Harbor seal #23-165 and Grey seals #24-002 and #24-003!
Watch as our team carefully moves Harbor seal #23-165 from the ICU to the Pool House. The time he spends in our 30-foot exercise pool is the next step in the rehabilitation process, bringing him closer to his release back into the wild as he builds up his swimming muscles and increases his endurance.
Live patient update from inside MMSC's rehabilitation facilities- January 18,2024
Two Grey seal pups were admitted into our hospital this week- #24-002 (Sea Bright) and #24-003 (Point Pleasant).
Live patient update from inside MMSC's rehabilitation facilities- January 11,2024
Check in with Harbor seal #23-165 and learn about the progress of his recovery from a shark bite!
Live patient update from inside MMSC's rehabilitation facilities- December 29,2023
Meet Harbor seal #23-165 , the first patient of seal season! This young seal stranded in Surf City on Christmas Day suffering from injuries from a shark bite.
Watch Grey Seal #21-051 eat from a new perspective! Watch until the end when he notices the camera!
Give the gift that provides food, medicine and medical care for the sick and injured seals in our hospital.
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