

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Behind the Bark: Saving Seals and Sea Lions
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 08:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Seals &amp; sea lions are telling us something about the ocean—and ourselves. Join us Jan 22 for real rescues, real science, &amp; reasons for hope.About this EventOCEAN HOPTIMISM presents:Behind the Bark: Saving Seals and Sea Lionsw/ special guestAdam Ratner, Director of Conservation EngagementWe’re kicking off 2026 with a bang (and a bark).Happy New Year, Ocean Hoptimists!Seals and sea lions have a way of making us pay attention. They haul out on beaches, look us in the eye, and—whether we deserve it or not—remind us we’re connected. When one of them is in trouble, the whole coastline feels it. Eventually so do we.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/1cdce5b0-e9d5-11f0-8044-391d3a4d551d-rimg-w1200-h675-dc17958b-gmir.jpg For half a century, The Marine Mammal Center has turned that connection into action, rescuing and rehabilitating thousands of sick and injured animals across California and Hawai‘i. But here’s the thing most people miss: every patient tells a story about the ocean’s health, and about us. They’re warnings. Clues. And sometimes, proof that care, time, and restraint can still leave a visible mark.On January 22, we’re bringing in someone who knows those stories better than almost anyone: , Director of Conservation Engagement and one of the great interpreters of what marine mammals have been trying to tell us all along.In , Adam will take us inside the world’s largest marine-mammal hospital—where frontline rescues, climate research, community action, and the occasional grumpy sea lion all collide. Expect real cases, big questions, and a surprisingly hopeful look at what’s possible when science, volunteers, and local communities pull in the same direction.Adam’s work is about empowerment: helping people see themselves as part of the solution, not spectators to decline.“I am hopeful for the future of the ocean simply because the overwhelming majority of people want to protect it. Study after study continues to show people want action. What’s missing is the compelling story and clear guidance for how people can get involved and take action. All of us can help with that."—Adam RatnerStart the year with purpose, with community, and with a champion who reminds us that hope isn’t naive—it’s learned, practiced, and alive in every animal that gets a second chance.Bring friends. Bring questions. Bring that new-year energy.The ocean—and its noisiest neighbors—are calling.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/1d0f4050-e9d5-11f0-a123-e18a081bed33-rimg-w1200-h659-dc4a90a7-gmir.jpg About Ocean HoptimismOcean Hoptimism is a free, monthly Bay Area series that spotlights stories of ocean resilience, hope, and action — all served with a side of craft beer and community connection. Hosted in partnership with Faction Brewing in Alameda, Ocean Hoptimism brings together ocean champions, storytellers, and community builders who believe that optimism isn’t just a feeling — it’s a force for change and essential fuel for ocean conservation. Our vision is to build a movement rooted in possibility, resilience, and a shared commitment to a thriving ocean future. Join us every fourth Thursday of the month at Faction Brewingfor a new, inspirational Ocean Hoptimism speaker!www.oceanhoptimism.org
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alameda/behind-the-bark-saving-seals-and-sea-lions/100001979413969467
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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## Event venue details

- **city**: Alameda
- **state**: CA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Faction Brewing
- **lat**: 37.7867214
- **long**: -122.3097144
- **full address**: Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda, United States

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Ocean Hoptimism (https://allevents.in/org/ocean-hoptimism/25877512)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 22 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch Street, Alameda, United States
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 USD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Ocean Hoptimism
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** health-wellness, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Behind the Bark: Saving Seals and Sea Lions ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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