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Who Do I Call if I Find a
Stranded Marine Mammal?


Please follow the guidelines below to find out who to call for Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura Counties:

Seal, Sea Lion, or a Live Dolphin:

San Luis Obispo County
The Marine Mammal Center
(415) 289-7325

Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara Marine Mammal Center
(805) 687-3255

Ventura County
Ventura County Animal Regulation
(805) 388-4344

Dead Dolphin or Whale:

San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, Ventura Counties
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
(805) 682-4711 x385

Sea Otter:

California Hotline
(831) 648-4829

Santa Barbara County
Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History
(805) 682-4711 x385



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