The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies

Stranding Hotline:
1- 888-SOS-DOLPHIN
(888-767-3657)

Conservation

The IMMS has been a part of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network for the Gulf Coast including Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama since 1984. IMMS teams have always responded to local marine mammal emergencies as well as those as far away as South America. This has been done as a public service and all care, blood-work, transportation and release costs have been absorbed by the IMMS.

Education Conservation Research

Membership

Here at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) we are often asked "How can I help?" Whether it is a student at a local elementary school, a visitor to our website that is fascinated by the animals they learn about, or someone sitting at home watching our staff's efforts to save local marine mammals that are stranded and/or injured in the waters of the Gulf Coast, our answer is always the same...get involved!

One great way to get involved is to support the research and conservation efforts of IMMS and receive interesting and informative benefits at the same time. Even if you cannot visit our facility, you can still stay informed and show support by becoming a member of IMMS.

Categories of Membership and associated benefits include:

Sea Turtle - $25.00
(Student)

IMMS (Student) Membership Card
Electronic newsletter
1 "Protect our Dolphins" wristband

Click here to purchase the Sea Turtle Membership

Manta Ray - $35.00

IMMS Membership Card
Electronic newsletter
1 "Protect our Dolphins" wristband

Click here to purchase the Manta Ray Membership

Dolphin - $50.00

IMMS Membership Card
Electronic newsletter
1 "Protect our Dolphins" wristband
Bronze plaque

Click here to purchase the Dolphin Membership

Sea lion - $150.00
(Family)

IMMS Membership Card
Electronic newsletter
4 "Protect our Dolphins" wristbands
Bronze plaque
IMMS Brick Paver (for a limited time)

Click here to purchase the Sea Lion Membership

Manatee - $500.00

IMMS Membership Card
Electronic newsletter
6 "Protect our Dolphins" wristbands
Silver plaque
IMMS Brick Paver (for a limited time)

Click here to purchase the Manatee Membership

Shark - $1000 and higher

IMMS Membership Card
Electronic newsletter
8 "Protect our Dolphins" wristbands
Gold plaque
IMMS Brick Paver (for a limited time)

Click here to purchase the Shark Membership

** All memberships good for one year from time of donation **

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 and in conducting research. To help now, please click the icon on the left.