The Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding Network (WMMSN) is a 501 (c) (3)
state & federal non-profit organization of volunteers who are
dedicated to the care of distressed or deceased marine mammals.
Under an authority granted by the National Oceanic & Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA), WMMSN does the following:
Responds to reports of stranded, distressed or deceased marine
mammals
Assesses the condition of stranded marine mammals & determines
how best to help them
Prevents human contact & interference with stranded marine
mammals
In some cases, careful & safe removal of deceased marine mammals
Determines why marine mammals have died, performing necropsies when
necessary
Determines if stranded/deceased marine mammal poses a biological
threat to humans or marine life
Educates the public about local marine mammals & how best to
cohabitate with them
Use this website to find out about the Whatcom Marine Mammal Stranding
Network & discover the many ways that you can help.
