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The Whatcom Marine Mammal
Stranding Network (WMMSN) is a 501(c)(3) state and federal non-profit organization made up of volunteers that are dedicated to
the care of distressed or deceased marine mammals. Under an authority
granted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), WMMSN does the following:
- Respond to reports of stranded, distressed or
deceased marine mammals
- Assess the condition of stranded marine
mammals and determine how best to help them
- Prevent human contact and interference with
stranded marine mammals
- In some cases, careful and safe removal of
deceased marine mammals
- Determine why marine mammals died, performing
Necropsies when necessary
- Determine if stranded or deceased marine
mammals pose a biological threat to humans or other marine life
- Educate the public about local marine mammals and how best to cohabitate with
them
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Use this website to find out about WMMSN
& discover the many ways you can help.
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