Help Us Conserve & Protect
For All of Us
The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.
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Help Us Conserve and Protect
For All of Us
The New York Marine Rescue Center is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins, porpoises and small toothed whales, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.
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About New York Marine Rescue Center
Our Mission
NYMRC promotes conservation of New York’s marine environment through the rescue, rehabilitation, research and education of sea turtles and marine mammals.
Non-Profit
Founded in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization we are the primary responders for sick/injured seals and sea turtles.
REHABILITATION
We maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State, staffed and caring for our animals 24/7/365.
Education
NYMRC strives to educate our community on conserving and protecting our environment, marine mammals and sea turtles through action.
About New York Marine Rescue Center
Our Mission
NYMRC promotes conservation of New York’s marine environment through the rescue, rehabilitation, research and education of sea turtles and marine mammals.
Non-Profit
Founded in 1996 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization we are the primary responders for sick/injured seals and sea turtles.
REHABILITATION
We maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State, staffed and caring for our animals 24/7/365.
Community
NYMRC strives to educate our community on conserving and protecting our environment, marine mammals and sea turtles through action.
We All Have The Power And Responsibility To Protect Our Environment, And We’re Doing Something About It
We can do things in our daily lives that have a significant impact on protecting our environment and the life that it supports including limiting our usage of single-use plastics (straws, water bottles, utensils, plates, bags, coffee cups), conserving water usage (turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth and shaving), participating in recycling initiatives and utilizing public transportation when possible. With NYMRC you can participate in regular beach clean ups, education lectures and other environmental initiatives to increase your knowledge and impact. Follow us on social media to stay apprised of upcoming events.
What’s Happening Now
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What We Do
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We All Have The Power And Responsibility To Protect Our Environment, And We’re Doing Something About It
We can do things in our daily lives that have a significant impact on protecting our environment and the life that it supports including limiting our usage of single-use plastics (straws, water bottles, utensils, plates, bags, coffee cups), conserving water usage (turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth and shaving), participating in recycling initiatives and utilizing public transportation when possible. With NYMRC you can participate in regular beach clean ups, education lectures and other environmental initiatives to increase your knowledge and impact. Follow us on social media to stay apprised of upcoming events.
Happening Now
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What We Do
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Featured Initiatives
EFFORTS WE CAN ALL MAKE TO BETTER OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Boaters, Look Out!
Our Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerOur Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerA reminder to all boaters that marine animals like sea turtles,...
No Seal Selfies!
Our Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerOur Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerSeals pup in our region from February (gray seals) through the...
Pick It Up!
Our Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerOur Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerMarine debris is adversely affecting marine animals at an...
Featured Initiatives
EFFORTS WE CAN ALL MAKE TO BETTER OUR MARINE ENVIRONMENT
Boaters, Look Out!
Our Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerOur Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerA reminder to all boaters that marine animals like sea turtles,...
No Seal Selfies!
Our Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerOur Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerSeals pup in our region from February (gray seals) through the...
Pick It Up!
Our Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerOur Initiatives Efforts We Can All Make To Better Our Marine EnvironmentMake a DonationVolunteerMarine debris is adversely affecting marine animals at an...
Our Top Priorities
NYMRC is focused on providing a sustainable response and rehabilitation effort for marine mammals and sea turtles stranding throughout New York while identifying and understanding stranding trends, human impacts and viruses that impact those animals and encouraging conservation and stewardship of the marine environmental through scientific research and public educational programs.
Response & Rescue
New York’s primary marine response team.
REHABILITATION
Dedicated to rehabilitating our patients.
Education
From the classroom to the field.
RESEARCH
Enhancing the science of conservation.
Our Top Priorities
NYMRC is focused on providing a sustainable response and rehabilitation effort for marine mammals and sea turtles stranding throughout New York while identifying and understanding stranding trends, human impacts and viruses that impact those animals and encouraging conservation and stewardship of the marine environmental through scientific research and public educational programs.
Response & Rescue
New York’s primary marine response team.
REHABILITATION
Dedicated to rehabilitating our patients.
Education
From the classroom to the field.
RESEARCH
Enhancing the science of conservation.
Make a Donation
Make a Donation
$348k Raised in 2019 To Date
NYMRC…Made Possible By You
NYMRC depends greatly on philanthropic support from the community in order to do the work we do. There are a number of ways to support and donate to NYMRC including reoccurring monthly donations, virtual animal adoptions to support their care, becoming a member of NYMRC, contributing to and attending our annual gala and races, corporate sponsorships or even physical donations from our wishlist. The support we have received over the last 23 years and continue to receive enables us to achieve our mission.
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$348k Raised in 2019 To Date
NYMRC…Made Possible By You
NYMRC depends greatly on philanthropic support from the community in order to do the work we do. There are a number of ways to support and donate to NYMRC including reoccurring monthly donations, virtual animal adoptions to support their care, becoming a member of NYMRC, contributing to and attending our annual gala and races, corporate sponsorships or even physical donations from our wishlist. The support we have received over the last 23 years and continue to receive enables us to achieve our mission.
Upcoming Events
14
Feb
Seal Cruise
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Captain Lou’s Chowdah House, 180 Old Hawleyville Rd Suite 9, Bethel, CT 06801
Join the New York Marine Rescue Center for a seal cruise aboard the Captain Lou Fleet! We will set sail out of Freeport and travel up into the Haunts Creek area in search of seals inhabiting the area. Throughout the cruise one of our Naturalists aboard the ship will discuss the species that can be found in New York, common behaviors, and best practices for observing them in their natural habitat.
Make your reservation by calling our office at 631-369-9840 or use code NYMRC when checking out at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/captlouvii/items/37273/calendar/2020/01/?flow=16547&full-items=yes and 5$ of the proceeds from you ticket will be donated directly to the New York Marine Rescue Center to help care for sick and injured seals and sea turtles.
There is a heated cabin and warm beverages available. Snack Bar on board for food & beverage purchases: coffee & hot chocolate available! Cash only.
15
Feb
Seal Cruise
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Captain Lou’s Chowdah House, 180 Old Hawleyville Rd Suite 9, Bethel, CT 06801
Join the New York Marine Rescue Center for a seal cruise aboard the Captain Lou Fleet! We will set sail out of Freeport and travel up into the Haunts Creek area in search of seals inhabiting the area. Throughout the cruise one of our Naturalists aboard the ship will discuss the species that can be found in New York, common behaviors, and best practices for observing them in their natural habitat.
Make your reservation by calling our office at 631-369-9840 or use code NYMRC when checking out at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/captlouvii/items/37273/calendar/2020/01/?flow=16547&full-items=yes and 5$ of the proceeds from you ticket will be donated directly to the New York Marine Rescue Center to help care for sick and injured seals and sea turtles.
There is a heated cabin and warm beverages available. Snack Bar on board for food & beverage purchases: coffee & hot chocolate available! Cash only.
17
Feb
Seal Cruise
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Captain Lou’s Chowdah House, 180 Old Hawleyville Rd Suite 9, Bethel, CT 06801
Join the New York Marine Rescue Center for a seal cruise aboard the Captain Lou Fleet! We will set sail out of Freeport and travel up into the Haunts Creek area in search of seals inhabiting the area. Throughout the cruise one of our Naturalists aboard the ship will discuss the species that can be found in New York, common behaviors, and best practices for observing them in their natural habitat.
Make your reservation by calling our office at 631-369-9840 or use code NYMRC when checking out at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/captlouvii/items/37273/calendar/2020/01/?flow=16547&full-items=yes and 5$ of the proceeds from you ticket will be donated directly to the New York Marine Rescue Center to help care for sick and injured seals and sea turtles.
There is a heated cabin and warm beverages available. Snack Bar on board for food & beverage purchases: coffee & hot chocolate available! Cash only.
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