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Stranding Stories

From Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge

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May 19th, 2023

The death of a rare whale found in Pensacola may have indicated that plastic pollution is a problem even in the Gulf of Mexico depths that were home to the creature.

June 1st, 2023

The death of a green sea turtle found near Crab Island in Destin, FL indicates plastic pollution isn’t the only type of pollution impacting our marine life.

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Drop Off Injured or Orphaned Wildlife:

Daily 8 am - 4 pm 

Visit our Education Center:

Wednesday - Saturday: 9 am - 3 pm

Sunday: 11 am - 3 pm

Injured or Orphaned Wildlife 
850-684-1485
Daily
8 am - 4 pm
If we are unable to answer to phone during the times above, or a call is after hours, listen to our detailed voicemail for guidance and leave a message. 
Stranding Hotline
1-855-787-2631
Always active
Report beached, stranded, or abnormal behavior of marine mammals and sea turtles ONLY. This is NOT an after-hours phone for injured wildlife. 
3051 Cloptons Circle
Navarre, Florida
32566

Education and Medical Facility
If you arrive to drop off an animal between 8 am - 4 pm, but when our Education Center is closed, you will need to call at the gate. We will then have someone assist you.
 

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