Pacific Marine Mammal Center Opens Online Auction In Advance Of 50th Anniversary Gala

LAGUNA BEACH, CA — This week, residents of Orange County a sea lion rescued, rehabilitated and released by the Pacific Marine Mammal Center was spotted in the wild. Nicknamed "Loki," the animal was treated for a severe entanglement on his neck and has since fully recovered.

Loki is easily identifiable as he still bears the scars from his wounds, but he was bright-eyed when his picture was captured by ocean-goers as he rested on an offshore buoy.

For Loki, and the thousands of harbor seals, sea lions and mammals taken care of by the center, it's time to throw support behind the organization on their 50th anniversary.

This year, the PMMC gala will be an in-person event on Sunday, November 7, 2021, from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Festival of the Arts at 650 Laguna Canyon Road.

An online auction has been established to raise funds for the PMMC in advance of their gala, in early November.

"All are invited to participate and support this year's 50th Anniversary Celebration by bidding on one (or more!) of our fabulous auction prizes!" a spokesperson said in a recent announcement. In the auction you will find art, vacation packages, sports memorabilia, jewelry and more.

Read: Pacific Marine Mammal Center Announces 50th Anniversary Gala

Online bidding started Friday, and will continue until Sunday, November 7, at 6 p.m. during the Gala event.

Unable to attend but would like to contribute in other ways? Donate to support our continued mission of ocean and marine mammal conservation.