The Marine Mammal Center2013年年度报告.pdf

1、2013 Annual Report Cultivating Insights and Inspiring StewardshipPhoto by Jacqueline Deely The Marine Mammal Center3 The Marine Mammal Center 2013 Annual Report MarineMammalCenter.org Contents4 Our Mission5 Cultivating Insights and Inspiring Stewardship6 The Year in Numbers7 Patient Success Stories8

2、 Scientific Inquiry10 Education and Outreach12 Hawaiian Monk Seal Hospital 14 Collaborations and Partner Accomplishments16 Fundraising Events18 Our Donors25 Financial Summary“Health to the ocean means health for us.”Sylvia EarlePhoto by Ingrid Overgard The Marine Mammal CenterOur WorkOur core work i

3、s the rescue and rehabilitation of sick and injured marine mammals,supported by state-of-the-art animal care and research facilities,a corps of more than 1,000 dedicated volunteers and an engaged community.We partner with leading scientists and other professionals to learn from the patients in our c

4、are patients from healthy,endangered and at-risk populations and expand and advance scientific knowledge,thus enhancing understanding of the health of our ocean and highlighting implications for human health.We disseminate knowledge to members of the scientific community and general public.We ultima

5、tely inspire action and foster stewardship toward the care of our environment.Our ValuesAt all times,we are guided by the following values:Respect for the innate importance of each animal in our care.Respect for the environment in which our patients live and that we share.A commitment to uphold the

6、highest standards of animal care and welfare.A rigorous pursuit of science and a commitment to scientific integrity.Appreciation for the invaluable contributions of our volunteers,without whom we could not exist.Recognition that all members of our community volunteers,donors,staff and directors are