Stranding season for dolphins and sea turtles
Last week, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies responded to three dolphin strandings in Harrison County. Unfortunate, but not uncommon during the spring. There is typically an increase in…
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Ocean Springs man proposes with the help of CJ the Dolphin at IMMS
When an Ocean Springs man decided to propose to his girlfriend, he enlisted the help of a slippery friend. CJ the Dolphin was…
IMMS training for stranding season
With stranding season approaching, first responders, law enforcement, and sand beach gathered at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport, learning about what to do if sea turtles or dolphins…
IMMS provides expertise on proposed diversion of Mississippi River
Last week director of the Institute of Marine Mammal Studies Dr. Moby Solangi traveled to Jackson to speak before the state’s ports and marine resources committee about…
IMMS releases rehabilitated sea turtles back into the ocean
Earlier today, five rehabilitated Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles made their way back to the ocean after four months of being cared for at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. In December, IMMS took several sea…
Attendance is on the Upswing at Popular Gulfport Attraction
It was a little rainy throughout parts of South Mississippi Friday, but that didn't dampen the enthusiasm of locals and visitors alike visiting one South Mississippi attraction. The line was long as the doors opened at Marine Ocean Adventures Park…
Orphaned dolphin finds a new temporary pod at IMMS
An orphaned dolphin discovered in Gulfport has found a new pod, at least a temporary one. Researchers at IMMS give us an update on how they and veterinarians are nursing the juvenile dolphin back to good health.…
Latest update on tracking sea turtles
It’s been a month and a half since we first brought you the story of a tale of two sea turtles. On December 10th, News 25 rode out into the Mississippi Sound stopped just south of Horn…
IMMS and MSU veterinarians work to save dolphin
So far, so good but researchers and care takers at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, as well as workers with Mississippi State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine have their hands full caring for a young male…
Rare sea turtles receive life-saving care at Institute for Marine Mammal Studies
GULFPORT, Miss. (WXXV) — They’re a critically endangered species and loners by nature, so it’s not every day you see a cluster of Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtles – much less 20 of them all in one spot.…
Institute for Marine Mammal Studies releases Elvis the Sea Turtle
Elvis the Sea Turtle put on his blue suede shoes and made his way back to his natural habitat thanks to the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies. Elvis is a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle that was in rehab after he…
Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle recovering after surgery
The female Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle operated on yesterday at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is on the mend. An internal medicine specialist from MSU made a special trip to South Mississippi to join forces with local marine life…
Dead dolphin washes ashore in Harrison County, Institute for Marine Mammal Studies to investigate cause of death
HARRISON COUNTY, Miss. — WXXV reporter Kristen Anzuini discovered a dead dolphin that washed ashore Monday morning. The deceased dolphin was located along the shoreline on the beach in Harrison County. The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies (IMMS) has been…
IMMS talks stranding season
First responders and local law enforcement took a walk on the wild side today at the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport. The dolphins at IMMS put on quite the show, thrilling the crowd, but it isn’t always fun…
Tracking sea turtles
Every day the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies works hard to rehabilitate sea creatures to send them back to their natural habitats. Currently, IMMS is tracking three sea turtles that have been released into their natural environment. The sea turtles…
IMMS Director Dr. Moby Solangi Appointed to Serve As Chair for Mississippi Sound Coalition
He's been a familiar face if you've lived here in South Mississippi for any period of time-protector of marine life, the local environment, and most recently, one of the most vocal about the local impact on the unprecedented, back-to-back openings…
Two sea turtles released into the Mississippi Sound
Dozens of locals prepared to say farewell to two sea turtles that were rescued earlier this year. They say there’s no place like home and for rehabbing turtles Fig Newton and Scar, they were ready to return to that very…
Two Rehabbed Sea Turtles to Be Released Into Ms. Sound Today
This afternoon will mark a fresh start for some sea turtles. Today, between 2:30 and 3 pm, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, and the DMR, will be releasing two stranded sea turtles rehabilitated by IMMS…
‘Fintastic Boo Fest’ at IMMS
Looking for a fun fall activity to do with the whole family? This weekend you can get the Halloween experience with a Coastal twist. Things are getting a little bit spooky over at Ocean Adventures Marine Park in Gulfport, this…
Rescued Beach Whale Identified as a Pygmy Killer Whale
Another development in the case of the beached whale recently rescued from a barrier island in the Mississippi Sound. Researchers at the rescuing agency, the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, or IMMS, in Gulfport, have determined the species of that…
Update on rare whale at IMMS
Last week, we brought you the story of how the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies rescue team saved a stranded rare whale. When IMMS first rescued this whale, they originally thought he was a melon-head whale. Now, after further investigation,…
Live Update on Condition of Severely Injured, Rare, Beached Whale in South Mississippi
An update on a story we shared with you recently on News 25 Today when a beached, rare melon-headed whale was rescued from one of South Mississippi's barrier islands. The whale was clinging to life when they brought it into…
How you can help save the sea turtles
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Gulfport has saved the lives of thousands of sea turtles, but now they need your help. Dr. Mystera Samuelson said, “So, he has been with us for about a year. He came in…
Bonnet Carre Spillway begins to close, public invited to Tuesday night meeting
Tuesday night the public is invited to attend a meeting at the St. Martin Community Center on Lemoyne Boulevard, starting at 7:30 pm.