Support the Seals and Sea Turtles During COVID19

During this time, the New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) is asking for your help.  As the primary response and rehabilitation organization for seals and sea turtles in New York State, our staff is working diligently to provide seals and sea turtles with the care they require.  To ensure the safety of our staff and the animals, we have reduced the number of staffing onsite each day.  As a small nonprofit, our primary concern is the lack of donations that are being generated as our education programs have been cancelled and the closure to the public of our rescue center.  Now more than ever we need your support!!  Currently we have 25 sea turtles in house and 8 seals.  It costs approximately $10,000 to care for each of these animals.  As a small nonprofit, we are asking you to make a donation to ensure the continued care of these animals.  We realize this is a very difficult time for everyone and appreciate your financial support.  From the staff, board and animals in our facility, we thank you for your generosity.  Stay safe and we hope to see you soon!  

More information about The New York Marine Rescue Center (NYMRC) formally the Riverhead Foundation for Marine Research and Preservation: The NYMRC is a rescue and rehabilitation organization that promotes marine conservation. Our mission is to preserve and protect the marine environment through conservation efforts including education and research. As a 501(c)3 non-profit, we are the primary responders for sick or injured seals, sea turtles, dolphins and porpoise, and maintain the only marine mammal and sea turtle rehabilitation center in New York State.