Synopsis

NOVA offers a rare glimpse into a remarkable emergency room, where wildlife veterinarians dedicate themselves to the care of ailing creatures and to unraveling the enigma of a neurological disease affecting marine mammals – California sea lions and harbor seal pups alike. The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito, California functions as a combination emergency room, rehabilitation center, and research laboratory, offering a lifeline to ocean animals in peril. These patients, both captivating and vu