The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network (TMMSN) and SeaWorld San Antonio announced a significant expansion of their partnership in helping to rescue and assist marine mammals along the Texas Coast. Over a three year period, SeaWorld San Antonio is committing approximately $1.1 million in additional funding and resources, including: SeaWorld animal care professionals and veterinarians dedicated to work with TMMSN; as well as a new state of the art facility at SeaWorld San Antonio to provide 24-hour care for sick and stranded animals that need long term rehabilitation. This facility will ease the burden on TMMSN’s resources when rescued animals are in need of long term care.

World-renowned artist and marine conservationist Guy Harvey is actively working with SeaWorld to help raise awareness on protecting sharks and their natural habitats. The Guy Harvey Research Institute estimates that up to 73 million sharks per year are killed for the fin trade alone. SeaWorld has helped with his team’s research on shark-tagging expeditions, as well as informing the public about shark conservation.

SeaWorld and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) have partnered to work together as advocates for the ocean and its animals. Together we will focus on ending commercial killing of whales, seals and other marine animals. Our mutual efforts include leveraging SeaWorld’s world-class rescue, research and resources, protecting coral reefs, preventing over-exploitation of fish and protecting our oceans for future generations.

SeaWorld and OCEARCH are teaming up to bring our oceans to you. Through research, conservation, education, and policy, SeaWorld and OCEARCH remind us of our common love for the sea. Together, we will continue to increase our understanding of marine life while inspiring others to join in the efforts to save species and their habitats.

SeaWorld San Antonio and The University of Texas Marine Science Institute's Amos Rehabilitation Keep (ARK) will be the new conservation partner for the Turtle Reef. The ARK specializes in marine turtles and birds of the South Texas coast and is located on the University's campus in Port Aransas, Texas. The ARK's primary mission is to rescue and rehabilitate sick and injured sea turtles and coastal birds, found along the South Texas coast, with the goal of releasing them to their native habitat.

SeaWorld will donate 5 percent of the net proceeds from turtle-themed merchandise sold at SeaWorld to the ARK foundation.