A sea otter pup recently stranded on the beach at Morro Bay 😰 Here’s how our San Luis Obispo team reunited Caterpillar with its mom👇 ⏳ Searched for mom by boat for 2 hours 🔊 Recorded & played the pup’s vocalizations over a Bluetooth speaker 👀 Watched a female otter following & approaching the boat many times 🦦 Placed the pup into the water for mom After Caterpillar and mom were reunited, the team watched for another hour to be sure the pair was safe. We love a happy ending 🤩 Special thank

Who DO we see in our hospital? 👀 Watch Sam, our Community Outreach Coordinator, tell us about our three most common patients and the most common reasons why we rescue them! Have you tried the thumb trick? 🦭👍 Stretch out your arm and cover the animal with your thumb—if you still see it, you’re too close! A true “rule of thumb” for staying safe and respecting wildlife 😉 Learn more tips and tricks for safe wildlife viewing by visiting our hospital 🏩 Book your free visit today ➡️ https://bit.ly

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184 reactions · 17 shares | Did you know that MMSC's Stranding Staff is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week (including weekends and holidays) to respond to marine mammals and sea turtles in distress? Learn what happens after a stranded seal is reported to MMSC's 24-Hour Stranding Hotline-609-266-0538 玲 | Marine Mammal Stranding Center | Facebook

2.1K views · 190 reactions | Check out the new color at the Center! Huge thank you to the artist, Ellen Silva Muralist/Fine Artist/Musician, and Private Ocean for helping paint  Come see the mural, and our patients, for yourself! Book a tour today at https://bit.ly/2MbSulZ | The Marine Mammal Center | Facebook