Question 1

Help! I’ve found a sick or injured animal on the beach! What do I do?

SOS · Accepted Answer

For marine mammals please contact the Marine Mammal Center of Moss Landing immediately. You can call their 24-hour hotline for Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties at 831-633-6298 or their main line at 415-289-SEAL (7325).

DO NOT approach the animal, give it plenty of space until help arrives.

For birds and other animals, in Santa Cruz County please contact Native Animal Rescue at 831-462-0726, in Monterey County please contact the SPCA Wildlife Rescue at 831-264-5427.

Question 2

Help! I’ve found a sick or injured animal on the beach! What do I do?

SOS · Accepted Answer

For marine mammals please contact the Marine Mammal Center of Moss Landing immediately. You can call their 24-hour hotline for Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties at 831-633-6298 or their main line at 415-289-SEAL (7325).

DO NOT approach the animal, give it plenty of space until help arrives.

For birds and other animals, in Santa Cruz County please contact Native Animal Rescue at 831-462-0726, in Monterey County please contact the SPCA Wildlife Rescue at 831-264-5427.