Of course our 50th anniversary had to highlight two of California's most iconic marine mammals: the #CaliforniaSeaLion and the #PacificHarborSeal 🤩🦭 Help us seal-ebrate 🎉 Share your favorite story or memory of the Center at bit.ly/3z2tUy5. 🎨 holliscallas.com

The votes have been tallied and your 2025 calendar cover star is... 🥁 🌟 Crabber! 🌟 You'll still see the runner ups inside the calendar, alongside other photos of #MarineMammals given a second chance thanks to people like you 💙 Pre-order your copy at bit.ly/4cBk0kN.

Acting like nothing happened 10 mins after sobbing uncontrollably 😌

Soaking up the last rays of summer sun ☀️🕶️

The next revealed piece of our 50th anniversary illustration represents cetaceans, which are whales, dolphins and porpoises 🐋🐬 Our experts are leading first responders to these gentle giants and study their populations to help inform proactive solutions to protect them 💪

Mizuna the #ElephantSeal loves her chins and you should too! ❤️ RT to share this (adorable) #SelfLove reminder to your timeline 😘

Our 50th anniversary illustration is complete 🎉🖼️😍 Add your own color 🖌️ to the celebrations by sharing your favorite story or memory of the Center at bit.ly/3z2tUy5. 🎨 holliscallas.com

Our September #MarineScienceSunday is a #SeaOtter Spectacular 🎊🦦🌿 Learn about their brush with extinction 🌊 why they're called ocean engineers 🛠️ and (most importantly) see a BUNCH of cute otter content 🥹 Space is limited, so reserve your spot now at bit.ly/3PX8TI5.

#ElectionDay is almost here 🗳 #RegisterToVote and make your voice heard 🗣️ Our flippered friends may not be able to vote for their future, but you can 💪 Find voting details for every state at vote.org 🇺🇸

Thinking of applying to Youth Crew? 🤔 Attend a virtual or in-person info session to learn all you need to know about applications, stipend opportunities and more 📝 With only two sessions left before the application deadline ⏳ be sure to RSVP today at bit.ly/3zRIFz5.

*GASP* 🙊 It's time for #SeaOtter trivia 📝 Do you know where in the world 🗺 you can find #SouthernSeaOtters? 🦦 Find the answer to this question and more otterly paw-some trivia at bit.ly/3t9eIfe.

#SeaOtters feed on shelled creatures like clams and abalone, but how do they get through the shell? 🤔 As one of the few animals that uses tools, sea otters will float on their backs, place the clams on their bellies and use a rock to break them open 🦦🦪 #FunFactFriday

Vibing to the holy trinity (Chappell Roan, Charli and Sabrina Carpenter, of course 💅) ✨

Waking up on Sundays now that (American) football is back 🤩🏈

#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek is floating your way! 🦦 Celebrate the smallest (and fluffiest!) #MarineMammal with us all week long starting 9/22 🗓️ Follow us and our partners, Elakha Alliance Defenders of Wildlife Be Sea Otter Savvy, so you catch all the fun 🪩

Heartwarming homecomings like this 🥹 are possible thanks to caring people like you and our generous partners PESCM 🏠💕 Their sponsorship gives #MarineMammals in need a second chance, and gives humans the chance to celebrate the difference we can make together for our ocean 🌊

The #YouthCrew application deadline is fast approaching on September 18 ⏰ High schoolers can learn from our conservation experts and meet like-minded teens through this unique service-learning program 🦭🌊 Apply (for stipend opportunities too!) now at bit.ly/3zRIFz5.

Saturday, 9/28, teens passionate about our ocean 🌊 can join Kelpful and Center experts to explore the role #seaweed plays in our ocean ecosystem, learn about foraging for it and creating consumable products, and more 🌿 Register your high schooler now at bit.ly/47c4A5B.

Three #HawaiianMonkSeal pups rescued from Manawai, Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument, are currently being treated for malnourishment at The Marine Mammal Center. Learn about the rescue effort and their ongoing treatment: bit.ly/47sxv5B USCG Hawaii Pacific NOAA Fisheries PIRO Sanctuaries (NOAA)

me and all the cool kids lining up for our #PSLs ☕️🍂