TMMSN Dolphin Rescue

Dedicated to marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research and education. Since 1980.

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Our team worked very hard over the last 24 hours to save the dolphin we rescued from Sea Rim State Park but in the end she was just too ill to make a recovery. It became evident this morning that her condition... https://t.co/zhkE3cmOsu

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It was an eventful July 4th for our team! We responded to a live stranded dolphin near Sea Rim State Park after receiving the report from Nathan Londenberg, Park Supervisor. Nathan, along with beachgoers Ethan... https://t.co/nhGmkEmrlM

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We come to you with some sad news this evening. We received results for our current dolphin patient "Davie" and findings show hydrocephalus as well as severe lung disease. Given these serious results and the... https://t.co/BZCzlnrIqU

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Update: We are working around the clock to provide proper nutritional support for this young dolphin calf so she has been receiving tube feeds every 3-4 hrs. since arrival. It is a labor intensive effort in... https://t.co/BJBwsaYPVb

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This morning, we responded to a young female dolphin found stranded on Crystal Beach by beachgoer David Walker. He did the right thing by not pushing it back, reporting immediately to 1-800-9MAMMAL and staying... https://t.co/cW2smOjrgw

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While manatees are not common in Texas, we do see them from time to time. TMMSN monitors a manatee sighting database for Texas, so keep an eye out, report any sightings to 1-800-9MAMMAL and snap a photo... https://t.co/tklNx3ET2k

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BEHIND THE SCENES #DolphinAwarenessMonth
After EVERY rescue and recovery, the TMMSN truck gets a full cleaning, inside and out! We rinse sand from the truck to reduce rust damage and disinfect the inside to... https://t.co/Lt29pz3M3A

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Thank you The Body Space - Galveston and all who supported TMMSN on World Water Day! https://t.co/36O7nAX61s

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Gulfy is ready to get his yoga on to support dolphins tomorrow. Are you? Be sure to join us at The Body Space - Galveston at 12:30 for a special Yoga Flow class benefiting TMMSN. We'll be there selling our awesome super soft logo tees a few minutes before class too.

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BEHIND THE SCENES
#DolphinAwarenessMonth
As a dolphin’s condition improves, we begin providing various means of enrichment to increase physical activity, provide mental stimulation, encourage natural behaviors,... https://t.co/zFx87bIGaD

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Be sure to visit the SeaWorld San Antonio gift shop and purchase any dolphin plush to support TMMSN rescue & rehab! Win win! https://t.co/P8XPmsoHtp

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BEHIND THE SCENES #DolphinAwarenessMonth
Every little bit helps. When dolphins strand dead and samples are collected on the beach, it often means that we bury them by hand after the exam so as not to leave them... https://t.co/5xrCLZraQd

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BEHIND THE SCENES #DolphinAwarenessMonth
When we aren't working directly with marine mammals, we spend a lot of time educating others about them! This week we had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with high... https://t.co/30JNJt1rGN

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BEHIND THE SCENES #DolphinAwarenessMonth
When dead dolphins wash ashore we perform necropsies, or animal autopsies, to investigate dolphin health and causes of strandings. Necropsies often need to be conducted... https://t.co/xH07UwHywv

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Heading to work early? Our crew has been out all night (and in the rain no less!)after receiving a report of a live stranded dolphin around 1:30am. Unfortunately the dolphin did not survive and an exam is being... https://t.co/nQSXFEtit7

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Thank you Friends of Padre for your donation to our southern response regions! https://t.co/O8nRYn6JVR

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What better way to spend the first day of March - DOLPHIN AWARENESS MONTH - than with some of our former rescue and rehabilitation patients, deemed non-releasable by NMFS, now cared for by our partner SeaWorld San Antonio. A BIG thank you to SeaWorld San Antonio for hosting us!