Marina Animal Rescue MARINE ANIMAL RESCUE (beaches and harbors South of Topanga Canyon) 800.39.WHALE (399.4253) whalerescueteam.org The mission of the Marine Animal Rescue project is to replace an inadequate system of marine animal rescue with an effective, efficient and compassionate system providing every animal the best possible chance for survival. Marine Animal Rescue’s authorized territory is a very diverse coastline including, Marina del Rey, the largest human-made marina in the world, the rocky cliffs of Palos Verdes the crowded beaches of Venice and Santa Monica and the busy port of San Pedro. We also respond to Will Rogers Beach, Torrance, Royal Palms, Dockweiler, Redondo, White Point, Cabrillo, El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach and west to Catalina. Marine Animal Rescue works in cooperation with the Los Angeles County and City Lifeguards, Police, Fire, Harbor Patrol Agencies and Animal Services Departments throughout Los Angeles County. We participate in the national whale disentanglement network and also conduct educational presentations and community outreach programs throughout Los Angeles County. _________ THE CALIFORNIA WILDLIFE CENTER Hotline: (310)458-WILD (9453) Hospital (818)591-WILD californiawildlifecenter.org California Wildlife Center California Wildlife Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and release of native California wildlife. Our core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick, injured and orphaned nativewildlife, supported by state-of-the-art animal care and rehabilitation facilities, a cadre of professionally-trained staff, dedicated volunteers and an engaged community. Our Marine Mammal Response (MMR) team provides emergency assessment and paramedic rescue to sick and injured seals, sea lions, dolphins and whales. MMR staff work closely with Malibu residents, as well as city, state and federal agencies to establish appropriate responses to marine mammal emergencies. The team is responsible for rescues along a nearly 35 mile long stretch of coastline in Malibu. _________ Wildlife Center in San Pedro (Injured birds) -310.514.2573 _________ La Animal Services Wildlife Rescue Organizations and Information If you see any wild animal hurt or in trouble, please immediately contact Los Angeles Animal Services or one of the State approved wildlife rescue groups. Do not try to intervene without the help of experts. www.laanimalservices.com/about-animals/wildlife/#three-tab _________ Wildlife Rehab List _________ ADDITIONAL WEBSITES: California Wildlife Center www.californiawildlifecenter.org/cwc_concept_site/cwctHome.html Whale Rescue Team whalerescueteam.org/index.html IBRRC – International Bird Rescue Research Center www.ibrrc.org/so_cal_center.html California Wildlife Center www.californiawildlifecenter.org Wild Wings of California www.wildwings.org The Lucky Duck Rescue & Sanctuary luckyduckrescue.org/ 2010 Wildlife Rehabber List for Los Angeles _________ MARINE MAMMAL CARE CENTER AT FORT MACARTHUR (no rescue service) The Marine Mammal Care Center at Fort MacArthur is a hospital for ill, injured and orphaned marine mammals. Our primary work is the treatment and release of rescued California sea lions, northern elephant seals, harbor seals and northern fur seals. This work is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS). 3601 South Gaffey Street San Pedro, CA 90731 310.548.5677 marinemammalcare.org
