Seal Sitters will be holding a special training for those wanting to protect marine mammals along the shoreline of West Seattle and the Duwamish River. Unlike most marine mammal stranding networks, we encourage children to participate in Seal Sitters - supervised at all times, of course, by a parent or guardian. We are so proud of our amazing and dedicated volunteers (like Christine, Nina and Connie at right) who are on duty rain or shine - we hope you will join us!

A multi-media presentation will illustrate our educational work in the community and the unique challenges of protecting seals and other marine mammals in an urban environment. Included in the training is an overview of NOAA's Northwest Marine Mammal Stranding Network and biology and behavior of seals and other pinnipeds (due to time frame, supplementary sessions will include more marine mammals of Puget Sound). We will also be discussing our educational outreach project, Year of the Seal, culminated with the installation of a sculpture of a harbor seal mom and pup at Alki Beach. A followup on-the-beach session may be scheduled, time permitting before the height of the season.

There will be no training sessions during the height of pupping season (late summer - fall), due to time constraints on volunteers. However, there will be another training opportunity late fall/winter if you cannot attend this date. For additional questions and info or to be placed on a contact list for future training opportunities, please email us.

When: Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Time: 6:30pm-8:30pm
Where: Alki Congregational United Church, 6115 SW Hinds St (map it)
Training has reached capacity (we are looking for a larger room). Please email us if you’d like to be added to a list if space becomes available or for a future training.

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