Students’ innate love of dolphins, whales, and other marine mammals, coupled with the fascinating research of NMMF scientists, creates a wonderful environment for learning about marine mammal science, medicine, and ocean conservation. Our community outreach programs highlight NMMF discoveries about marine mammals to promote creative thinking and inspire a greater commitment to the conservation of marine mammals and their habitats.
Amplifying impact and reach through collaborations.
In order to maximize impact, we partner with like-minded organizations and institutions, allowing our outreach programs to reach a broad audience – from elementary to college students, teachers, professors, and academic leaders. We strive to engage with students in underserved communities and are continually expanding our collaborations with schools and other nonprofit organizations to extend our reach. The commitment to community outreach among NMMF professionals is strong; 90% of our programming includes staff volunteers.
Careers in Marine Mammal Science
Careers in Marine Mammal Science
Online Learning
Our online learning center brings our signature workshops to life by providing access to our curriculum specific resources and materials allowing teachers, parents, and group leaders to conduct our workshops with their students and community groups.
Ocean themed learning resources for little ones (toddler to elementary school age). Tag us in your art on Instagram @nmmfoundation or use #nmmf-art! We would love to see your creations! View our Mini Ocean Ambassadors Youtube Channel!
We are excited to launch NMMF’s #OceanStories — a special ocean themed storytime for young children with readings from our marine mammal scientists, veterinarians, animal care experts, and educators. We aim to inspire the next generation of ocean ambassadors and help parents provide a few minutes of entertainment for their children during this challenging time. If you would like to join the effort and contribute an ocean-themed story reading, please email us at outreach@nmmf.org.
How to Get Involved
If your group is interested in having someone from the NMMF Outreach Team host a workshop or participate in a public event, please contact us at outreach@nmmf.org.
Education and Outreach Team
Erika Putman
Director of Internship Programs / Supervisor of Animal Care
Celeste Parry
Director of Community Engagement
Brittany Novick
Community Engagement Specialist & Educator
Patchouly Banks
Internship Coordinator
Eric Franks
Creative Coordinator
Adriana Negron-Olivo
Community Engagement Specialist & Educator
Rikki McDaniel
Community Engagement Volunteer
Elise Kohli
Community Engagement Volunteer
