Help us with our mission to improve and protect the lives of all marine mammals, humans, and our shared oceans by becoming an NMMF donor today.

Your gift to the National Marine Mammal Foundation promotes cutting-edge research that protects wild dolphins, whales, and other marine mammals, supports our bold conservation work to save critically endangered species, makes it possible for our organization to collaborate with scientists around the globe, and helps us evaluate human impacts and other environmental changes on marine mammals and encourage young students to pursue an education and career in science. Please support the education, conservation, and research efforts of the NMMF today.

Your gift supports:

  • Dolphin health research
  • Marine mammal rescue response
  • Student education and outreach
  • Conservation tools and field science
  • Work to protect endangered marine mammals around the world

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Be Part of What Comes Next

The spotlight is bigger now, and every gift helps make it count. Your support helps NMMF advance science, rescue response, education, and conservation for dolphins, whales, and other marine mammals.

$25: Join Team Dolphin
$50: Support dolphin conservation and education
$100: Advance marine mammal science

Discover the projects that need your support

  • Operation GRACE

    Operation GRACE brings NMMF’s veterinary expertise to threatened and endangered marine mammals around the world. Support for this work helps protect vulnerable species, strengthen local conservation efforts, and advance the science needed to safeguard marine mammals and the ecosystems they depend on.

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  • Marine Mammal Rescue

    Donations directly support our emergency response teams on the Eastern Seaboard and Gulf Coast. Your gift helps us respond quickly when marine mammals are in distress and ensures they receive expert care when it matters most.

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  • Community Engagement

    NMMF’s Community Engagement programs bring marine mammal science to life through hands-on learning, youth initiatives, workshops, internships, and outreach experiences. Support for this work helps inspire the next generation of ocean ambassadors and future STEM leaders.

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  • Vaquita Conservation

    With fewer than 10 vaquitas remaining, this species needs focused, science-based conservation action. Through Operation Esperanza, donations support innovative science and local partnerships to help reduce bycatch and offer hope for the world’s most endangered marine mammal.

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Major Gift Opportunities

A major gift can help expand NMMF’s work in marine mammal science, conservation, rescue response, and education. Explore ways to make a meaningful impact for dolphins, whales, and other marine mammals.

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