Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles
The mission of the Marine Mammal Care Center Los Angeles (MMCC) is to inspire ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, education, and research. Our vision is of a healthy ocean ecosystem where people and marine life thrive together.
MMCC is the only year-round organization authorized by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of sick and injured marine mammals in Los Angeles County. Since 1992, MMCC has treated over 10,000 patients suffering from malnutrition, entanglement, domoic acid poisoning, and other human and environmental threats.
In addition to lifesaving care, MMCC serves as a hub for ocean conservation education, offering immersive programs to inspire the next generation of environmental stewards. MMCC’s work is grounded in science, compassion, and community engagement, and it plays a vital role in protecting marine life along Southern California’s coastline.
Climate Change and the Ocean: Impacts and Opportunities for Action – Webinar
Help the Marine Mammal Care Center Win a Land Rover
Sea Lions Released at Hermosa Beach
What’s Behind the Crisis? Unpacking the 2025 Domoic Acid Bloom
Behind-the-Scenes Livestream at the Marine Mammal Care Center
From Rescue to Research: How Marine Mammal Rehabilitation Informs Conservation
Last Elephant Seal Release of the Year: 3 Adorable Rescued Patients Return to the Ocean
Vote for the Marine Mammal Care Center: Land Rover Defender Service Awards Finalist
Watch Pirate & Champion Return Home: Rescued Elephant Seals Released!
Release Video Compilation MMCC by Jules Leon
Beneath The Surface Research and Conservation of River Dolphins With Dr. Fernando Trujillo
Beneath The Surface Small Cetacean Conservation With Dave Bader
Marine Mammal Care Center (MMCC) Releases
Beneath The Surface Solutions For Saving Vaquita From Extinction With Enrique Sanjurjo
Beneath The Surface With Elephant Seal Pup Vocalization With Molly Murphy
Beneath The Surface With Katie Saenger
Seal Day 2022
Marine Mammal Care Center's Behind The Scenes Film
Beneath The Surface Sea Otter Fur With Kate Riordan
Dr. Evan Antin Marine Mammal Care Center Celebrity Ambassador
Ashlan and Philippe Cousteau Marine Mammal Care Center Celebrity Ambassador
Bjorn the Blind Sea Lion’s Debut in His Forever Home