Institute for Marine Mammal Studies, Gulfport

#4 among attractions in Gulfport

Museum, Natural history museum

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The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies is a research organization located in Gulfport, Mississippi and dedicated to education, conservation, and research on marine mammals in the wild and in captivity. It was founded in 1984 as a research organization funded by Marine Life Oceanarium and its sister company Marine Animal Productions and recognized as a non-profit 501c in 1995. The director since its founding has been Dr. Mobashir A. Solangi. It has been an active participant of the Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program since its inception. ()

Coordinates: 30°25'14"N, 89°1'8"W

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Gulfport United States

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+1 228-896-9182

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Institute for Marine Mammal Studies – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mississippi Coast Coliseum, Mississippi Aquarium, Island View Casino Resort, Beauvoir.

3.2 miSE
Convention center, Music venue, Entertainment
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Zoo
Mississippi Aquarium, Gulfport
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6.3 miSW
Hotel casino, Nightlife, Gambling
Island View Casino Resort, Gulfport
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3.5 miSE
Museum, Historical place, History museum
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3.5 miSE
Museum with artifacts related to Davis
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Shopping, Shopping centre
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4.5 miE
Cemetery
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5.8 miSW
30°21'51"N • 89°5'24"W
Ship Island Excursions, Gulfport
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3.5 miSW
Interesting neighbourhood
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3.5 miW
Neighbourhood
Turkey Creek Community Historic District, Gulfport
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