Teens Wanted For Summer Mammal Rehab & Research Lab

LAGUNA BEACH, CA —The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is offering a hands-on experience for older teens to learn different aspects of marine mammal science.

This summer, teenagers from 15-17-years-old are invited to join the PMMC as part of a summer Marine Mammal Rehabilitation and Research Lab.

"This small group experience allows older teens to explore different aspects of marine mammal science," the PMMC said on their website. "Teens gain daily experience in animal husbandry while they work side by side with our rescue and rehabilitation team."

Participants will shadow the veterinarian on patient rounds and participate in medical sample processing and analysis.

"PMMC scientists will teach the group about the physiology, behavior, and conservation of marine mammal and then work with them during hands-on activities related to ongoing research investigations at the center," they said.

On the last day, the group goes out in the field with our researchers to conduct marine mammal observations to learn about research methods and techniques our scientists use to collect data.

The cost for the lab is $500 per person, and the class will run from 8 to 4 p.m. Monday - Friday on June 24-28 and again, July 29-Aug 2. Six participants will be chosen for each week.

For more information or to register, visit: www.pacificmmc.org