Address
PO Box 773 3625 Brigantine Blvd
Brigantine, NJ 08203
Website
marinemammalstrandingcenter.org
Description
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center, a private, non-profit organization, started in 1978 with a handful of volunteers and a C.E.T.A. grant, was founded, and is still directed by Robert Schoelkopf. He and his wife, Sheila Dean, along with a small paid staff and volunteers with a wide variety of talents and professional backgrounds, continue to work with the animals. With a permit and authorization from the state and federal governments, the Center has responded to over 4,100 strandings of whales, dolphins, seals and sea turtles that have washed ashore over the years. Even though these governments sanction the handling of strandings in New Jersey only, the Center is occasionally called upon to assist with animals in other states. All funding comes through donations, grants, memberships, and fund-raising efforts. Since there is no permanent funding at this time, all donations and membership dollars are vital.
Category
Animals, Education – Other, Environment
