http://marinemammalconservancy.org Just another WordPress weblog Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:23:49 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Join us for a Wine and Cheese Reception and Art Auction on Friday, March 19, at the beautiful Key Largo Conch House Restaurant.   The art auction will feature a broad range of marine themed art of local Keys artists.  Join us for an enjoyable evening and an opportunity to acquire a special work ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/upcoming-events/art-auction-and-wine-and-cheese-reception-to-benefit-mmc-march-19-2010-at-the-key-largo-conch-house-restaurant Enjoy a great day of good food, golf, and fun on Sunday, April 18, 2010, at Marine Mammal Conservancy's Fourth Annual Annual Golf Tournament at the Keys Gate Golf Course in Homestead, Florida. The event will tee off with a delicious Bar-B-Que lunch followed by the Golf Tournament.  The winning foursome will receive a ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/upcoming-events/mmc-golf-tournament 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, ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/home-page/recent-stories-home-page/career-day The 3rd Annual National Weather Service Open House and NOAA Science Saturday will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the National Weather Service office in Key West.  The National Weather Service office is located at 1315 White ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/upcoming-events/noaa-science-saturday Join MMC for the Florida Keys Ocean Festival on March 27, 2010.  Mote Marine Laboratory is celebrating its 55th anniversary with a festival being held at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center at the Truman Waterfront in Key West starting at 12:00 and ending around sunset.  There will be free admission, ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/upcoming-events/florida-keys-ocean-festival Date Time Description March 6, 2010     10:00  a.m. - 8:00 p.m.    Keys Woofstock, Founders Park.  Islamorada, Florida.  MMC will be hosting a booth at the all day Woofstock Musical Event - - a day of Peace, Paws & Music.  Founders Park is located 19 87000 Overseas Highway in Islamorada, Florida Keys, Florida.  Friendly, leashed pets invited ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/fundraising/fundraising-events The MMC Adopt a Dolphin program is a symbolic adoption of Cutter, a juvenile Atlantic Spotted Dolphin who was rescued, rehabilitated, and released back into the wild by MMC.   Because MMC releases successfully rehabilitated dolphins, we do not have any "premanent residents".   For that reason, our Adopt a Dolphin program ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/uncategorized/adopt-a-dolphin The Marine Mammal Conservancy responds to distressed animals in all of the Florida Keys including the Dry Tortugas, Northeast to Biscayne National Park and Northwest to Cape Sable. http://marinemammalconservancy.org/rescue-rehab/history/mmcs-rescue-range Help Protect Wild Dolphins While Fishing Serious and even fatal dolphin injuries from interactions with recreational fishing gear and boats are on the rise. You can help prevent these injuries, and potential damage to your gear, by following these tips designed to protect marine mammals. 1) Never Feed Wild Dolphins – It’s ... http://marinemammalconservancy.org/education/public-service-announcements/dolphin-friendly-fishing-viewing-tips Help this dolphin kick the habit!  Don't feed wild dolphins! http://marinemammalconservancy.org/education/public-service-announcements/dont-feed-wild-dolphins-video