Rehabilitation Videos

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April 20, 2026- MMSC Live Patient Update

 Join us on hospital rounds to hear updates on the ten seals in our hospital!

April 9, 2026- MMSC Live Patient Update

The repairs in the ICU have been completed! Take a tour of the building and learn about its important features, and check in on our patients.

March 26, 2026- MMSC Live Patient Update

Join us on hospital rounds to hear updates on the six seals we are currently caring for at MMSC!

March 20, 2026- MMSC Live Patient Update

Join us on hospital rounds to hear updates on all of our current patients!

March 5, 2026- MMSC Live Patient Update

Hear updates on all of our current patients during this week's live update video!

September 24 2025- Veterinary Team Performs follow up Radiographs on a Grey seal

Several weeks ago, our friends from Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine at Rowan University visited MMSC for a second time to perform follow up radiographs (x-rays) on this Grey seal #25-049 (Brigantine) to assess his progress and help further guide his treatment. 

July 18, 2025- Grey seal Moves to the Pool

Sometimes are patients are so big, we need to call the Police and Fire Department for backup! Please join us in thanking our friends from Brigantine Fire and EMS Department and Brigantine Police Department for helping Grey seal #25-035 (Port Monmouth) graduate to the BIG pool!

July 10, 2025- Performing Radiographs on Two Seals

Last month Dr. Elizabeth Perry from Rowan University’s Large Animal Field Service, along with her assistant Hannah, traveled to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center with their portable digital radiograph (x-ray) equipment. Radiographs were taken of Grey seals #25-035 (Port Monmouth) and #25-049 (Brigantine) to further guide the treatment plans for their rear flipper injuries. 

 "Guess That Sound"- Marine Mammal Edition 

Listen closely and see if you can guess that sound! 

Snow Day Enrichment at MMSC- February 12, 2025

Enrichment activities such as this help provide Grey seal #25-002 (Strathmere) a stimulating environment while in rehabilitation, encouraging him to explore and express his natural foraging behaviors.

Grey seal #24-098 (Long Branch) Foraging Enrichment

Nothing better on a hot day than a nice, cold herring popsicle! Enrichment activities such as this help provide Grey seal #24-098 (Long Branch) a stimulating environment while in rehabilitation, encouraging her to explore and express her natural foraging behaviors while getting plenty of physical activity.

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.  

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!

Seals Discover Go Pro in the Rehabilitation Pool

Take a peek at the bottom of our large rehabilitation pool from a "Seal's Eye" view!