The Marine Mammal Stranding Network for the North Carolina Central Coast welcomes volunteers. ]]> Attractions near Marine Mammal Stranding Center: (1.36 mi) Brigantine Beach (3.43 mi) New Jersey Korean War Memorial (0.99 mi) Brigantine Farmers Market (1.73 mi) Shark Park (2.34 mi) Absecon Lighthouse; View all attractions near Marine Mammal Stranding Center on Tripadvisor Students will engage in laboratory procedures, rescue techniques and help with the veterinary and husbandry care of stranded marine mammals. Marine Mammal Stranding Center of Brigantine, NJ. The Marine Mammal Center works to rescue and humanely treat ill, injured, or orphaned marine mammals and to advance knowledge about marine mammal health. Mission: The marine mammal stranding center (mmsc) was formed in 1978 for the purpose of rescue, rehabilitation and release of stranded, sick or injured marine mammals and sea turtles. ECWR is authorized by NOAA to handle these federally protected animals as a member organization of the national marine mammal stranding network. Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks: beach response, data recording, photography, sample collection, food preparation for responders during unusual events and other support activities. Rescue, Rehabilitate, Release: Dolphins, Seals, Whales and Sea Turtles in New Jersey Coastal areas.