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The Petersburg Marine Mammal Center develops education programs, assists research efforts and is a disseminator of information on research and sightings of marine mammals in Southeast Alaska.

Stranding Response - PMMC/NOAA-MMHSRP-(Permit-#932-1905)

Stranding Response

Responding to wildlife strandings and entanglement events as an active member of the Marine Mammal Stranding Network
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Outreach

Informing the community, boaters, fishermen and visitors about marine research, ocean science and stranding prevention
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WhatWeDo-Education

Education

Exposing students to marine science and related careers while promoting awareness of the marine environment
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WhatWeDo-Research

Research

Assisting researchers, supporting citizen scientists and encouraging marine science activities in Southeast Alaska
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Report stranded, injured, entangled or dead marine mammals 24/7 to NOAA Fisheries

1•877•925•7773
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Frederick Sound

The marine environment near Petersburg, Alaska is abundant with North Pacific sea life. It is a rich ecosystem consisting of plankton, fish, and invertebrates. Because of this wealth of marine life, the waters of Frederick Sound are primary feeding grounds for migratory humpback whales and other marine mammals.
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Deceased since
January 2019

Gray Whale Unusual Mortality Event

Dead gray whales have been spotted on beaches from Mexico to Alaska. Preliminary evidence shows signs of emaciation, but research is ongoing. This elevated stranding event has been declared an Unusual Mortality Event.
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Listen to our 3-minute radio episode about gray whales and this unusual mortality event:
Frederick Soundings Radio Series Swamp Creature Gray Whale

Frederick Soundings: Episode 14