MARINE MAMMAL AND SEA TURTLE STRANDING PROGRAM OF NEW YORK | MARINE MAMMAL AND SEA TURTLE STRANDING PROGRAM OF NEW YORK

Responds to any whale, porpoise, dolphin or sea turtle stranding on Long Island or in New York State. Provides medical care/assistance to live animals, and eventually releases them back into the wild when possible. Conducts post-mortems on dead animals, collects tissue samples for research/analysis and prepares skeletal remains for educational institutions. Operates stranding hotline and whale/seal/sea turtle adoption program. Publishes informational brochure.

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

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467 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901

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631-369-9840

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Voice

631-369-9840

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631-369-9826

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Fax

631-369-9826

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Service area

SUFFOLK County, NY RIVERHEAD, NY TOWN OF RIVERHEAD, NY

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RIVERHEAD FOUNDATION FOR MARINE RESEARCH AND PRESERVATION

Studies the marine environment off Long Island, particularly marine mammals and sea turtle populations. This includes operating the New York State Stranding Program for these endangered and protected species, as well as environmental education programs to promote conservation and stewardship of these species and their environment.