National Marine Mammal Foundation

NEWS: Scientists unlock secrets of minke whale hearing, and the results are surprising! . Published today in @sciencemagazine, the unexpected discovery of ultrasonic hearing sensitivity in minke whales will improve the conservation and protection of baleen whales worldwide. This first-ever vital data on baleen whale hearing will assist regulators in creating policies that mitigate ocean noise negatively impacting whales. . Whales rely on sound to communicate, forage, and navigate the world’s oceans. Six species of baleen whales are currently classified as endangered, making protection from human-made ocean noise critical to their survival. . Learn more about the groundbreaking study and today’s publication at: https://lnkd.in/gNzdVsRG . Photo: Jason Gedamke, SOST Minke Whale Hearing Project #NMMF #FFI #SOST #whales #conservation #science #norway #minkewhale #collaboration #oceannoise #news #whaleconservation #baleenwhales #marineresearch #oceanprotection

When we act collectively, we create hope and change. ?????? . We are honored to announce that @dolphinquest is matching every dollar donated to Operation GRACE, up to $200,000, to protect the most vulnerable dolphins, porpoises, and whales on the planet. This means your contribution will have double the impact, helping safeguard the species we all care about. . We need all hands on deck to help us implement sustainable solutions that benefit animals, people, and the ecosystems we all rely on.? . Join us today and be part of the story of hope. Donate at link in bio! . #operationgrace #endangeredspecies #dolphins #vaquitas #whales #conservationmedicine #onehealth #oneteam #collaboration #community #challengematch #seasonofgiving

#SealtoSEAL was a fintastic success! Navy SEALs and sea lions joined forces for a very special mission - to spark curiosity and inspire future STEAM leaders. . Our much anticipated annual workshop engaged students in hands-on activities to teach about human and marine mammal diving physiology and ocean conservation. . This program is made possible with support from the Office of Naval Research’s Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Outreach Program, and our dream team of collaborators at NIWC Pacific, Naval Special Warfare Outreach, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, UC San Diego, Naval Base Point Loma MWR, Navy Region Southwest School Liaisons, and SEALKIDS. . Thank you to the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program, our NMMF Community Engagement and Animal Care Teams, and our volunteers for making Seal to SEAL a transformative learning experience for all. . Learn more about our educational programs at link in bio! . #nmmf #NIWCPacific #onr #SealtoSEAL #DolphinDoctor #education #outreach #communityengagement #conservation #marinemammals #navyseals #OneNAVWAR #STEM #STEMSquad #makeadifference #NavalSTEM @navwar_usnavy Naval Special Warfare Command @usnavyresearch SEALKIDS The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill U.S. Navy SEAL & SWCC Page Navy Life Southwest Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR)

Go San Diego! The @padres beat the Rockies 3-2, and the NMMF scored a spot at the Padres Foundation Community Kiosk at Petco Park. ?????? . We engaged guests in marine science activities, spotlighting our local student workshops, and shared the latest news from our #OperationGRACE endangered species conservation efforts. Definitely a win-win! ?? . #nmmf #padres #sandiego #operationgrace #communityengagement #dolphins #whales #conservation #steam #oceanambassadors #porpoisesatthepark

?? Did you know that bottlenose dolphins rely heavily on their whistles for communication? And that loud noise from human activity can interrupt that communication and other important behaviors? Our recent study with the U.S. Navy Marine Mammal Program found that exposure to moderate anthropogenic noise levels doesn’t affect the whistle rates of the Navy’s bottlenose dolphins. This means that these social marine mammals are maintaining their communication even in noisy environments. . Our research used advanced acoustic monitoring by deploying a specialized array of hydrophones in the San Diego Bay. We meticulously recorded and analyzed the whistle rates of 20 dolphins during various noise events around the clock for over three years! This innovative approach allowed us to capture detailed data on their vocal behavior, providing valuable insights into their resilience and adaptability. . This research is crucial for understanding how human activities impact marine life. Dive into our study to learn more about our methods and the implications for marine conservation efforts! Read full article here: https://buff.ly/3Abx2YS . #nmmf #marinemammals #dolphins #conservation #steam

Congratulations to Kristina Martz, our Executive Operations Officer, on being named San Diego Business Journal’s Top 40 Under 40 Business Leader! ?? Kristina sat down for an interview with TAVO Media Group to reflect on this recognition, share her take on the future of business in San Diego, and talk about the great work being done by the NMMF in STEAM education and global conservation. Thank you Alaska Airlines for your support in shining a light on San Diego’s influential local business leaders. Drop a ?? to congratulate Kristina! #nmmf #oneteam #community #STEAM #conservation #sandiegobusinessjournal #leadership #40under40

?? We’re taking a moment in these squares to celebrate a major milestone for some very special NMMF team members. Congratulations to Veronica Cendejas, Risa Daniels, Erika Putman, Cynthia Smith, Dorian Houser, Chris Hammell, Randall Dear, Patrick Moore, and Mike Marchesano for 15 YEARS and to Katie Heuermann, Alan Lewis, Brian Lewis, Joel Tiller, Brenda Bauer, Gavin Goya, Steve Martin, Jesse Ehrhardt, Taylor Megginson, Sal Koutsis, Leah Crafton, Kari Wickersham, Kiersten Spinn, Megan Chase, Brittany Novick, Teri Wu, Hannah Bateman, and Megan Dire for 10 YEARS of service with the NMMF! . These rockstars bring extensive expertise along a range of functions like veterinary medicine, animal care and training, bioacoustics research, human resources, information technology, data analysis, and software development. We are grateful for their commitment to our mission, continually advancing marine mammal care, science, and conservation, innovating technology, and cultivating a supportive work environment for our team members. . Drop a ?? to help us celebrate their milestones! #nmmf #oneteam #10years #15years #workanniversary #dreamteam #marinemammals #science #service #education #conservation