Your August Newsletter

Harbor seals return home, how our patients are named, upcoming events, and more

See Harbor Seals Return Home

We recently released five harbor seal pups—Peppercini, Perilla, Primrose, Saltine and Willow—for a second chance in their ocean home. Harbor seal pups are some of our most vulnerable patients. Many are separated from their mothers too soon and suffer from starvation.
 
While at our hospital, these pups were fed nutritious meals, learned how to compete for fish and socialized with pen-mates to prepare for life in the wild—all thanks to you!

How Our Patients are Named and Identified

In a single pen at our hospital, there can be five or six seemingly identical seals resting on the pen floor or swimming in the pool. So how do our animal care staff and volunteers know which patient gets which medications?

From individual names to specialized tags, learn how our experts identify and keep track of the seals and sea lions in our care.

Marine Science Sunday: Marine Mammals of San Francisco Bay

Join us in Sausalito on August 9 and 23 for Marine Science Sunday, a 30-minute interactive program where you’ll learn about California sea lions at PIER 39, harbor seals, dolphins and even whales that come into the Bay.  

A local artist will join this event, bringing art education to Marine Science Sunday. American Sign Language interpretation will be available on August 23 for all tours and programs at no additional cost.

All you need to join the event is a free general admission ticket:
→ August 9 at 10:30am, 12pm or 2pm
→ August 23 at 10:30am, 12pm or 2pm

Youth Crew Applications are Now Open

The word is out! Applications for Youth Crew 2027 are open now through September 9. This immersive leadership program gives high school students the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience caring for marine mammals and educating the public about conservation.

Join the Adopt-a-Seal® of the Month Club

Make a difference for an animal in need month after month! When you join the club, you (or your designated recipient) will receive an adoption certificate featuring a former marine mammal patient. Through their heartwarming stories from rescue to release, you will feel inspired by the difference you make.