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September 2019 Whale Rescue
Breaking News! First Live Rare Whale in 2019 Rescued by IMMS. We are saddened to report that the Pygmy Killer Whale that we rescued on September 12, died on November 20th, 2019. This animal was the only live marine mammal that was rescued the year during which we have experienced the highest mortality ever recorded …
Publications
PUBLICATIONS Landrau-Giovannetti, N., Rogers, J., Murray, R., Reichley, S. R., Moore, D., Madrigal, T., … Solangi, M. & Kaplan, B. L. (2024). Determination of PCB and PAH tissue levels in bottlenose dolphins that stranded in the Mississippi sound before and after the unusual mortality event in 2019. Science of The Total Environment, 176747. Samuelson, M. …
Presentations
Presentations Samuelson, M. M., Pulis, E. E., Wells, R. S., Schorr, G. S., Douglas, D. C., & Solangi, M. (2018, September). Movement and dive patterns of two rehabilitated pygmy killer whales (Feresa attenuata), following release in the northern Gulf of Mexico. The Wildlife Society Annual Meeting, Biloxi, Mississippi. Moore, D. P., Pulis, E. E., Samuelson, M. M., …
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Volunteer
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 …
Internship
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 2023 Each department has their own internship program, application, and deadlines based on their needs so it is very important to look at the …
What You Can Do for Strandings
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
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 …