Seal of Approval Eco-Label

An eco-label for kayaking tour companies from coastal New Hampshire to Beverly, MA.

Earning Our “Seal”

SSC Seal of Approval

To earn our Seal of Approval Eco-label and the ability to include the “seal” in your marketing strategy, you must:

  • Participate in a free-of-charge staff-training, hosted by SSC’s Marine Mammal Rescue staff. 
  • Bring an MMR team member (trained naturalist) aboard your kayaking tours to ensure that wildlife distancing guidelines are being followed and marine mammal education is being delivered.
  • Pay Seacoast Science Center a fee of $100 per MMR naturalist-assisted program.
  • Carry MMR educational rack cards at your business’ physical location. 
  • If your business owns dock-space, work with MMR to install educational signage. 
  • Participate in citizen science data collection (details to be provided). 

In addition, Seacoast Science Center will cross-promote your Seal of Approval kayaking tour programs that carry our eco-label. 

Gain the Seal of Approval for your business today!

To learn more about the benefits of earning our Seal of Approval Eco-label please contact Lauren McDowell at l.mcdowell@sscnh.org.

Here is what our partners have to say:

"Working with Seacoast Science Center has allowed me to really re-think operations, I've definitely learned a lot about our local wildlife in the process and how we have a responsibility to protect animals like seals."
Ken TaylorOwner of Plum Island Kayak
"Working with the Seacoast Science Center has been a valuable partnership for Seven Rivers Paddling. It has deepened our collaboration pertaining to the stewardship of the Seacoast's coastal waters."
Peter SawtellOwner/Lead Instructor, Seven River Paddling

More about Marine Mammal Rescue

About MMR
Donate to MMR Now
How You Can Help
Response and Rescue
Meet the Species
Seal Walks

CLOSING EARLY: THURSDAY, May 22, 2025. Due to anticipated high winds, we will be closing at 3pm today, to prioritize the safety of visitors, volunteers & staff. Stay safe.

Update: Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Planning to visit today?

It’s a good idea to reserve online, especially with rain forecasted, as rainy summer days often find us at capacity, particularly in the morning, with walk-ins depending on availability. Book tickets here. 

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