#Help Us Help ThemDonateFin Whale RecoveryOn January 7, 2023, IMMS responded to a young Fin Whale in deceased in Pass Christian, MS. DonateBeach Sea Turtle ReleaseSatellite tracking sea turtles to help understand movement and migrations patterns of Kemp’s ridley sea turtlesDonateBaby Dolphin RescueA young bottlenose dolphin stranded in Gulfport, MS. IMMS bottle feed him and …
Due to COVID-19 we are currently not accepting new volunteers. IMMS VolunteersFAQ’s Q: How can I become an IMMS volunteer? A: Begin by completing our Volunteer Application; if we have opportunities that appear to fit your schedule and interests we will contact you for more information, or to schedule an interview. For insurance purposes, all …
Internships Currently Offered: IMMS Research Internship Application IMMS Animal Training Internship Application IMMS Aquarist/ Education Summer Internship Application MSU-CVM Veterinary Externship Application IMMS Stranding Internship Application IMMS Stranding Internship Application -Winter 2024 Each department has their own internship program, application, and deadlines based on their needs so it is very important to look at the …
A “stranded” dolphin is one that is beached on land or in very shallow water and cannot swim away on its own. If you should ever find an animal in this situation that is still alive, it is in distress and needs your help. Dolphins typically strand because of an injury or illness, and generally …
FIELD TRIPS Schools, home-schools, and other organized youth groups can visit IMMS and Ocean Adventures for a fun, educational, and hands-on marine science experience. We offer reduced rates for field trips to encourage students to become better stewards of our precious marine resources. For more information, or to book a field trip at Ocean Adventures Marine …
SPECIAL PROGRAMS Book general admission or special programs with us by clicking on the image above! Visit Ocean Adventures Marine Park to see the beauty and intelligence of our resident dolphins and sea lions as they interact with their trainers. You can even see the below the surface lives of our animals through the underwater …
Sea Turtle Strandings and Rehabilitation The Gulf of Mexico is home to five of the seven sea turtle species. Three of these: Kemp’s Ridley, loggerhead, and green sea turtles, are readily found in Mississippi waters. The coastal waters of the northern Gulf are an important habitat for juvenile Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, the most critically …
Pygmy Killer Whales Rescued and Rehabilitated at IMMS – 2015 The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) has been actively involved in the rescue, rehabilitation, release and research of stranded marine animals since its establishment in 1984. We are an active participant of the National Stranding Network and respond to all reported marine mammal strandings …
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The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (“IMMS”) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1984 for the purposes of public education, conservation, and research on marine mammals in the wild and under human care. Located in Gulfport, Mississippi, IMMS has been an active participant of the National Stranding Network since its inception. IMMS is the …