While MMoME is best known for stranding response and rehabilitation, our mission also encompasses a critical, lesser-known form of marine conservation: research. There are still a lot of unknowns about…Continue Reading
Recent Maine Shark Activity
Two weeks ago the Harpswell, Maine, community experienced a horrific tragedy when a woman was fatally bitten by a shark while swimming close to shore. In the aftermath of such a tragedy, we must all remember that the media and other non-experts talking about this event often spread misinformation. While no facts should downplay the gravity of this incident, it is important to source information from reputable experts.
Nearby Rehab Program Closes, MMoME Responds
As we prepared to move to our new space in Brunswick earlier this year, we were unaware of just how critical our larger facility would prove to be. We were already (literally) moving quickly in the lull between busy stranding seasons, but we couldn’t have known Mystic Aquarium was soon to announce the termination of their seal rescue and rehab program. Click through to learn how MMoME responded.
Hotline Reports Rarely Seen Beaked Whales—Watch Video
In case you missed the news, MMoME has received calls about two beaked whales on the Maine Coast in the last month, only the 3rd and 4th documented in MMoME’s response region in the last 20 years! Usually found in deep waters offshore and rarely sighted, very little is known about the 22 species of beaked whales. With help from specialists around the world, the two species were determined to be Blainsville and Sowerby’s beaked whales. Read more about the cases and watch local news coverage here.
Marine Mammals of Maine Founder Honored at Stranding Network Banquet
Doughty awarded the David St. Aubin Award of Excellence for response to seal Unusual Mortality Event. Click through to read article.
NOAA Fisheries Updates on Maine Seal Mortalities
Thursday, August 16, 2018 There has been a high number of harbor seals stranding in southern Maine starting in July with increasing numbers stranding over…Continue Reading
More Than 3 Dozen Dead Seals Found On Southern Maine Beaches In Past Few Days
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Gulf of Maine Council on the Marine Environment Recognizes MMoME ED with Visionary Award
Gulf of Maine Council Visionary Awards are presented to individuals or organizations within each of the five Gulf of Maine jurisdictions of Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine, New Brunswick, and Nova…Continue Reading
MMoME’s First Seal Release
Contact Lynda Doughty Telephone 207-844-0654 Date: October 4, 2017 Email ldoughty@mmome.org Website https://www.mmome.org MARINE MAMMALS OF MAINE Rehabilitates and RELEASES its first TWO HARBOR Seals ~OCTOBER 8th, 2017~ Harpswell,…Continue Reading
A MMoME Intern’s Experience With a High-Profile Stranding Case on Old Orchard Beach, June 2016
Meet Bri, one of 3 amazing MMoME interns this summer. Below is her experience working with MMoME during its first season of seal triage, and a high-profile stranding case. I…Continue Reading