About MMC

The Marine Mammal Conservancy (MMC) is committed to protecting Marine Mammals & Their Habitats Through Research, Rescue, Rehabilitation, Release and Education. MMC is a US Internal Revenue Service designated 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation located on a three-acre lot on the Gulf coast of Key Largo, Florida. MMC is a volunteer based organization that encourages the public to participate in …

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You can contribute to The Marine Mammal Conservancy’s important work with dolphins and whales in a variety of ways, from a one time donation in any amount to a major contribution to our Capital Campaign accompanied by the naming right to a research or educational building on the MMC campus. We also offer memberships in our Pod Partner Program, our “Adopt a Dolphin Program”, engraved bricks in our Pavilion and campus walkways, and many other ways to contribute to our work in the rescue and rehabilitation of dolphins and whales, education about marine mammals, research on marine mammals and the oceans and waters they inhabit, and the preservation of our natural environment through sustainable engineering, design, and construction of our permanent facilities.  The many ways you can support our work are described on our Ways to Help page.

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MMC & The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

MMC & The Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill

Since the Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill on April 20th, the Marine Mammal Conservancy (MMC) has been working closely with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and other responding agencies to monitor the situation.  MMC was placed on stand-by, awaiting deployment if needed.  Since that time, MMC’s staff members have been... Read more...

Dolphins in Distress @ Cinematheque

Dolphins in Distress @ Cinematheque

“Dolphins in Distress” Film Presented by the Marine Mammal Conservancy Tuesday, May 11 @ 8pm On March 2nd, 2005 over 80 rough-toothed dolphins (Steno bredanensis) stranded themselves on the sand flats off of Marathon, Florida with little hope of survival.  Some were able to maneuver back into deep water, but many more were sick, trapped,... Read more...

Career Day

Career Day

The Marine Mammal Conservancy spent Wednesday, February 24, 2010, at the Riviera Day School participating in Career Day.  We discussed marine mammal conservation with students ranging from kindergarten through eighth grade.  This interactive session featured a video of MMC’s most recent dolphin release, as well as basic dolphin anatomy lessons,... Read more...

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