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Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network
4700 Avenue U, Building #303
Galveston, TX 77551
409-740-4455
tmmsn@tamug.tamu.edu
www.tmmsn.org
Hotline for Stranded Marine Mammals: 1-800-9MAMMAL
(962-6625)
Purpose Statement: To respond to all marine mammal strandings along the entire Texas Gulf Coast; to respond to and care for live stranded marine mammals; to promote public education about marine mammals; to support student projects about marine mammals through scholarships and/or grants in aid of research; to support scientific research of stranded animals.
Publications: Quarterly newsletter; scientific database; web site with current strandings, current events, merchandise, education curriculum and materials, and other information.
Major Events: Fins Up silent auction fundraisers, "Dolphin Awareness Month" - March.
Children’s Activities: Educational programs aimed at primary and secondary students as well as adults. Lectures and classroom activities available. Currently developing educational curriculum for public schools as well as home schooling.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities to aid stranded marine mammals in the Galveston/Corpus Christi area: Please call 409-740-4455. Volunteers interested in education: Please call 409-741-4338. Currently developing volunteer program for adolescents.