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Education Programs
for New Jersey's marine mammals and sea turtles.
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Stranding Statistics
Stranding Statistics
24 hour hotline at
(609) 266-0538. Do not message us via social media or email as those are not monitored 24/7.
Over the years...
The MMSC has responded to over 6,000 animals si...
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Cetaceans 2002-2023
Cetaceans 2002-2023
Cetacean Stranding Data
This page provides an overview of cetacean strandings in New Jersey from 2002 through present. This page is updated as new information becomes available, s...
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FAQ's
FAQ's
How long have you been around?
The MMSC was started in 1978 by Robert Schoelkopf and Sheila Dean. The Center celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2023.
What animals do you help?
We help all marin...
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Current Patients in House
Current Patients in House
Learn more about the seals we are currently caring for at the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
Update 7/13/23- All of our 2022-2023 seal season patients have returned home to...
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Social Media
Social Media
Photography Credits
Thank you to our photographers Scott Longfield, Connie Pyatt, Jill Bednar, Michael Baytoff, Apryle Panyi, Mackenzie Peacock and Danielle Brown for capturing many of th...