The Marine Mammal Center2010年年度报告.pdf

1、12010 Annual Report2Our missionTo expand knowledge about marine mammals their health and that of their ocean environment and inspire their global conservation.Our workOur core work is the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals,supported by state-of-the-art animal care and resea

2、rch facilities,a corps of dedicated volunteers,and an engaged community.We partner with leading scientists and other professionals in order to learn from the patients in our care patients from healthy,endan-gered,and at-risk populations and to expand and advance scien-tific knowledge,thus enhancing

3、understanding of the health of our oceans andthe implications for human health.We disseminate knowledge to members of the scientific community and the general public.We ultimately inspire action and foster stewardship towards the care of our environment.Our values Respect for the innate importance o

4、f each animal in our care.Respect for the environment in which our patients live and that we share.A commitment to uphold the highest standards of animal care and animal welfare.A rigorous pursuit of science and a commitment to scientific integrity.Appreciation for the invaluable contributions of ou

5、r volunteers,without whom we could not exist.Recognition that all members of our community volunteers,donors,staff,and directors are essential to the pursuit and success of our mission and deserve our respect.A pursuit of our mission that encourages innovation,collaboration,and teamwork.3If you live

6、d in or visited the Bay Area during January and February of 2010,youll remember the nearly daily news reports about Abagnale,a California sea lion whose mouth and neck were tightly wrapped in fishing line,and rescuers extensive efforts to free him of his entanglement.After nearly a month of failed r