1、2015A YEAR FOR THE RECORD BOOKSANNUAL REPORTCONTENTSA Center of Excellence for Marine Mammal Health and Conservation.1Increasing Impact in the Face of a Changing Ocean Environment.2Adapting Animal Care in a Crisis.4Responding to the Impacts of Ocean Changes.6Making Conservation a Community Effort.8S
2、haring Our Expertise Internationally.10 Inspiring the Next Generation of Scientists.12Valuing Our Volunteer Workforce.14Our Donors.16Leaders at The Marine Mammal Center.36Financial Summary.37i2000 Bunker Road,Fort Cronkhite,Sausalito,CA 94965|415.289.7325(SEAL)|MarineMammalCenter.orgAt The Marine Ma
3、mmal Center,we are guided and inspired by a shared vision of a healthy ocean for marine mammals and humans alike.OUR MISSIONThe Marine Mammal Center advances global ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation,scientific research,and education.OUR WORKWe rescue and rehabilitate
4、 sick and injured marine mammals at our state-of-the-art veterinary facilities by engaging a dedicated workforce and a supportive community.We learn from the patients in our care and contribute to scientific understanding of the changing health of our ocean,taking action to address ocean threats and
5、 save endangered species.We lead as a teaching hospital by training veterinary professionals locally and internationally,and inspiring future ocean stewards through innovative school and public education programs.OUR VALUESModel the highest standards of animal care and welfare.Pursue rigorous scienc
6、e and commit to scientific integrity.Encourage innovation,collaboration and teamwork.1A CENTER OF EXCELLENCE FOR MARINE MAMMAL HEALTH AND CONSERVATION2A year like 2015 raises alarming questions about the health of our ocean.All told,we rescued more than 1,800 marine mammalsbreaking nearly every reco