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 Society for Marine Mammalogy

SMM was created as a source of marine mammal information related to the conservation and management of marine mammal resources. SMM gathers and disseminates science information through publications and meetings.

DARLING CETACEANS' President, Joel Darling, maintains a life membership. Unfortunately, DARLING CETACEANS was unable to attend the conference in South Carolina in 2003 due to a shortage of funds and it looks like we will not be able to attend the one in Cape Town in December of this year for the same reason. In 2005, Joel and Jennifer took a break from the 'Walruses & Whales on Wheels' trip to attend the conference in San Diego. It proved to be an invaluable experience that allowed D.C. to make connections to scientists world-wide and learn about the latest research first-hand.

Informal Science Educators Association

ISEA is a partnership of formal (school teachers) and informal (zoos, museums, etc) educators in Texas that work to improve science education. We recognize the important role of informal science institutions to provide science and math curriculum outside the classroom.

Besides meeting annually with educators from across Texas, DARLING CETACEANS meets regularly with local ISEA members; including the Boys & Girls Club- San Antonio, Cibolo Nature Center, City of San Antonio- Parks & Recreation, Environmental Literacy Project, Keep San Antonio Beautiful, San Antonio Water Systems, San Antonio Zoo, Texas Parks & Wildlife, and Texas Wildlife Association.

Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network

TMMSN is a state-wide, volunteer based, stranding response organization. It is the only organization responsible for rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals in Texas. The organization is divided into regions along the 1,000 mile coast to facilitate quick response of animal rescues. Rehabilitation is conducted in either Brownsville, Port Aransas or Galveston.

Joel & Jennifer Darling have been active members since 1996, working with bottlenose dolphins, melonheaded whales, and a spinner dolphin. They maintain a life membership, as well as volunteer whenever they are able, and sell the book 'Stranded, Stormy's Adventure,' that's proceeds go directly to TMMSN.

DARLING CETACEANS also conducts an education program entitled "Stormy Reading Program." This program not only promotes reading, but educates children about the work of stranding networks with special emphasis about the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network, who is responsible for the rehabilitation of the dolphin dubbed Stormy. Children across Texas, Tennessee, Arkansas & Ohio have learned about TMMSN and have read 'Stranded, Stormy's Adventure' thanks to the efforts of DARLING CETACEANS.

 
 

 

 

 
Coopersville Area Chamber of Commerce

The Chamber of Commerce exists to facilitate business-to-business connections, as well as help businesses in the area learn the "how to" of a variety of topics, so members will be successful in their endeavors.

DARLING CETACEANS just recently became a member of this organization an hopes to take full advantage of the benefits it has to offer.

 

 

 

Keep Boerne Beautiful

KBB is an environmental education source for the Kendall County Community. Hosting clean-ups, promoting recycling, sharing resources and identifying potential beautification projects are a few of the areas the young group works on.

DARLING CETACEANS has had a representative on the KBB Board since about 6 months after its creation and helped the organization become a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

 

 
     

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