LML Stranding Network

The volunteers of the Long Marine Lab Stranding Network are a vital part of our response to dead marine mammals in Santa Cruz county. Our volunteers, many being undergraduate students at UCSC, are motivated individuals passionate about marine mammals that have commited to at least a year of volunteer work. They gain research experience by assisting in stranding response, data collection, and even necropsies. When someone calls us at (831) 212-1272 about a marine mammal carcass, our volunteers go to the beach to collect data that informs science and conservation. When the carcass is fresh dead, our volunteers carry the mammal off the beach to bring back to lab for necropsy. We are so grateful for the dedication and excitement of our volutneers and for their committment to ocean health. Help us continue our stranding response by donating during this Spring Give through April 12.
https://givingday.ucsc.edu/giving-day/88695/department/88762