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This directory is a free community resource created by the Whidbey Community Foundation to connect residents and donors with the many organizations serving our island. Inclusion does not imply endorsement or funding, and not all organizations listed are WCF grantees. We strive to keep information current and accurate. For updates, additions, or questions, please contact us at [email protected] or (360) 660-5041.

SR3 - SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research

SR3 - SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research

SR3 rescues and protects marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest

Fueled by ocean lovers like you, SR3 works every day to rescue and protect marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Together, we give sick and injured marine animals a second chance at life in the wild, trigger recovery actions for the region's endangered Southern Resident killer whales, and inspire people to protect our shared oceans.

SeaLife Response, Rehabilitation and Research (SR3) serves a total of 3,000 miles of coastline in Oregon and Washington State, including one of the world’s largest and most biologically rich inland seas, the Salish Sea. More than 3,400 marine species and 8 million people call the region home – from bustling beaches along the Seattle shorefront to rugged terrain on the outer coastline.

History


Founded in 2011SR3 was established in 2011 in response to critical gaps in protections for marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. Originally it was an all-volunteer organization focused on public outreach and education around marine wildlife protection. In 2016, the organization was able to hire staff and launch field programs for the first time, including emergency field response for sick or injured marine animals as well as scientific research on struggling whale populations. In 2021, SR3 opened the region’s only Rescue Center dedicated to marine wildlife, greatly expanding both the number and species of marine animals who can receive a second chance at life in the wild in the Pacific Northwest.