The Marine Mammal Center

It’s that time of year Ok, maybe not quite that time, but experts anticipate shipping delays this holiday season so order early! The Center has unique gifts for everyone on your list - plus, your purchase provides food and medical care to marine mammals in need Shop our eco-friendly gift guide now at https://bit.ly/2HKMQ9y. Order by 11/24 for delivery by the first night of Hanukkah

You might recognize the name Bill Hunnewell from some of our posts Bill has been an animal care volunteer at the Center for over five years and is part of a team of volunteer photographers that photograph our marine mammal patients Read his advice for aspiring wildlife photographers in this Marin Independent Journal article https://bayareane.ws/31Srezj. Bill Hunnewell (naturally)

Election Day is here The only way to make your voice heard is to VOTE Already cast your ballot? Share this photo to remind your friends and family to do the same! Bill Hunnewell

Looking for a way to seal-ebrate? Our friends at North Coast Brewing Company are offering 20% off their hop-tastic Steller IPA in November A portion of your swigs goes towards saving seal and sea lion patients in need. Get yours today https://bit.ly/2HE0sn6. Mark Farver

Northern fur seal Zachary here to remind you to turn back your clocks today What will you do with your extra hour? Let us know in the comments! Bill Hunnewell

Happy Halloween! What bewitching plans do you have to celebrate this spooky Saturday? Let us know in the comments Bill Hunnewell... (Photos are a friendly reminder to not eat *too* much candy) See more

To the victor go the spoils! How would YOU caption this series of photos? Let us know in the comments Remember: Be creative. Be funny. It's Caption Friday! elenagraham.com

Check out this sweet story in honor of National Candy Corn Day tomorrow California sea lion Candy Corn was rescued with a severe entanglement using a specialized rescue technique developed by experts at the Center. This innovative research, and many life-saving rescues, are made possible by caring people like you. Thank you.

Hungry for more from the Center? Check out the latest episode of Some Ocean Optimism! This week highlights Top Chef Eric Adjepong, sustainable seafood and the picky palates of southern sea otters Watch below

Count us out for anything scarier than Hocus Pocus Tell us your favorite Halloween movie (scary or not!) in the comments

Whale, whale, whale what do we have here? A free coloring booklet We're sending one with every order from our online store totaling $35 or more! Start shopping now to get yours before supplies run out https://bit.ly/30YCwBx. Bill Hunnewell

Looks like Amonita and her penmate, Pippin, are about to drop a fire album How would YOU caption this photo? Let us know in the comments Remember: Be creative. Be funny. It's Caption Friday! Bill Hunnewell

Trick or treat yo self with these fang-tastic pumpkin stencils we created just for you! Download all eight designs (including a new sea otter stencil) at https://bit.ly/36h0yvl. Show off your carving masterpiece on Instagram where we will be tracking the hashtag #ConservationCarvings - we may share some of our favorites, so be sure to tag us @themarinemammalcenter! Happy carving