Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network Resources

Rescue Organizations:

Northwest Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - One of our partners in the care and rehabilitation of our local wildlife.

Marine Mammal Stranding Network Participants - NOAA National Marine Mammal Stranding Network Hotlines and Emergency phone numbers.

Rehab Centers:

PAWS - Everett, WA

Wolf Hollow Wildlife Rehabilitation Center - Friday Harbor, WA

Legal References:

Marine Mammal Protection Act - NOAA website with details about the Marine Mammal Protection Act, including the full text.

Endangered Species Act - NOAA website with details about the Engendered Species Act, including the full text.

Agencies:

National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) - As a part of NOAA, oversees the care and management of living marine resources in U.S. waters.

National Marine Mammal Laboratory (NMML) - Based in Seattle, the NMML works with other organizations to develop rational and appropriate ways to protect and manage our costal marine mammals.

Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) - Dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

Organizations:

Cascadia Research Collective - Scientific and educational organization. Conducts research in the management and protection of threatened marine mammals. Based in Olympia, Washington.

Resources:

Marine Mammal Identification - A NOAA WEB site that gives details on all costal and deep water marine mammals. Good resource for identification. Contains photos, detailed descriptions and endangered status.