On July 20, 2022 the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declared an Unusual Mortality Event for elevated harbor and gray seal strandings in Maine beginning on June 1, 2022. Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME), a permitted marine mammal stranding responder operating from Kittery to Rockland, Maine, has been documenting elevated levels of seal strandings.…Continue Reading
Recent Increase in Seal Deaths in Maine Linked to Avian Influenza
Since June 1, 2022, Marine Mammals of Maine (MMoME) – a NOAA Fisheries authorized marine mammal stranding network partner – has responded to 40 stranded seals, most of which were found dead. On July 1, USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s National Veterinary Services Laboratories concluded that four samples from stranded seals in Maine…Continue Reading
Join Us In Picking Up For The Pups
Today, June 8, is National Oceans Day, a part of National Oceans Month, an annual celebration of the oceans that cover 70% of the planet. To celebrate this month today we’re kicking off our Pick up for the Pups campaign and we hope you’ll participate! We’re encouraging you to join us in helping to keep…Continue Reading
Executive Director Lynda Doughty Recognized as CNN Hero
Lynda Doughty (center left) was recognized at the 15th Annual CNN Heroes: All-Star Tribute on December 12, 2021. (Photo: Getty Images) Executive Director, Lynda Doughty was nominated by a long-time volunteer for CNN’s 2021 Hero of the Year. This Peabody and Emmy Award-winning campaign honors individuals around the world who are making extraordinary contributions to help improve…Continue Reading
