Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History: Marine Mammal Strnding Network

2008 Strandings

Blue Whale: SBMNH 2007-19
  > Basic Facts
  > Where is the Whale Now?
  > Timeline
  > What is a Necropsy?
  > Blue Whale stranding history in
     Santa Barbara County
  > Marine Mammal Stranding Network
  > Photo Gallery
  > VideoGallery

Blue Whale: SBMNH 2007-20
  > General Information
  > Three Whales Strandings:      September
  > Timeline
  > Necropsy of the Third Blue Whale
  > Unusual strandings
  > Next Steps
  > Necropsy Team
  > Related Information
  > Photo Gallery
  > Video Gallery

FAQs

What should you do if you find a stranded marine mammal?

Immediately call the proper agency.
Only observe from a distance.
Do not approach, touch, or move the animal. Stranded marine mammals are WILD animals; they do bite and may carry diseases. Please do not add to their stress.

Who should you call to notify about a stranded marine mammal?

Dead Whales, Dolphins, Sea Otters found in Santa Barbara, Ventura and San Luis Obispo Counties
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
805-682-4711 ext. 157
Live Beached Marine Mammals found in Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center
805-687-3255
Live Beached Marine Mammals found in Ventura County
Channel Islands Marine & Wildlife Institute
805-567-1505
Live Beached Marine Mammals found in San Luis Obispo County
The Marine Mammal Center
415-289-7325