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Jenna McKune

Jenna McKune is an experienced naturalist and deckhand currently working at Newport Landing & Davey's Locker Whale Watching since January 2022. In addition to this role, Jenna has been involved with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, CA, as an animal care specialist since November 2020, and serves as an education volunteer at the Aquarium of the Pacific since September 2020. Previous positions include laboratory assistant and researcher in natural and mathematical sciences at California Baptist University from August 2018 to September 2020, animal care intern at OdySea Aquarium in the summer of 2019, and hostess at Red Lobster from May 2016 to August 2017. Jenna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from California Baptist University, completed in 2020.

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Orange, United States

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Pacific Marine Mammal Center

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center rescues, rehabilitates and releases marine mammals and inspires ocean stewardship through research, education and collaboration. Pacific Marine Mammal Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Unlike whales and dolphins, seals and sea lions don't have to remain in water in order to survive. The animals beach themselves to be warm and dry when feeling ill. They seek rest on land for a variety of reasons and are not always in need of intervention. Our staff is trained to recognize animals suffering from infections, malnourishment, pneumonia, gill net strangulation, etc. which can harm an animal's chance for survival. When a "patient"​ is admitted, our staff performs all necessary procedures under the direction and protocols set by the Animal Care Director and our Veterinary Medical Director. During the course of rehabilitation, animals require a variety of treatments such as administration of antibiotics and subcutaneous fluids, tube feeding, force feeding, wound care, etc. Most animals come in dehydrated and the most effective means to provide fluids and nourishment is through tube feeding. The process requires blending of fish, electrolytes, warm water, vitamins, and medication into a fish formula. This formula is fed to the animals by inserting a flexible tube into the stomach using large syringes. As soon as the animals are hydrated and stable, we wean them to eat whole fish. Once an animal has gained an optimal weight and is competing for food, it's ready for release. Prior to release, each animal is tagged with an identification number. The color-coded tags indicate the animal has been rehabilitated and helps identify the specific animal and care center in case the animal needs care in the future. We strive to return every one of our patients back to the wild once their care with us is complete.


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