All of our conservation, research, and rehabilitation efforts here at IMMS require significant resources. Your generous donations will greatly help with the endless needs that arise in tending to sick and injured marine animals, in conducting research, and in the construction of the IMMS new research and education center. You can make ae donation by clicking the above help button. Check or money order donations may be sent to:
Institute For Marine Mammal Studies P.O. Box 207 Gulfport, MS 39502, USA |
| FLIPPING FOR JOY Eight Dolphins Make Miraculous Journey Home |
 Eight Atlantic Bottlenose dolphins who were swept away by a tidal wave after their tank was submerged by Hurricane Katrina suddenly reappeared close to the ruins of Marine Life Oceanarium ten days after the storm. Amazingly, this past Saturday the dolphin families were discovered at the mouthof the Port of Gulfport. Shelly, Kelly, Jill, Noah, Tamara, Toni, Jackie, and Elijah have been fed for the past three days by their trainers and have been placed on antibiotics and vitamins while health tests results are pending. Marine Life, with the help of NOAA, DMR, COAST GUARD, the Harrison County Sheriff, and the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies staff will rescue the animals within the next few days. The public is reminded that it is a federal offense to approach dolphins or harass them. We request that everyone please stay away from the mouth of the state port. |
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