Marine mammal center evacuated

The Pacific Marine Mammal Center is 4 feet underwater, however all patients are doing fine and have been evacuated to the Fort MacArthur Animal Care Center in Long Beach until further notice, according to a release from the center.

For safety reasons, no one is being allowed access to the center.

“Once we have been given clearance to return to the center, we will send an update report to you as soon as possible,” wrote Melissa L. Sciacca, director of development/marketing for the center.