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We are one world united by one ocean. In 2009, the United Nations passed a resolution officially recognizing June 8 as World Oceans Day. For more than 40 years, SeaWorld Parks and Entertainment has supported wildlife conservationin our oceans and beyond. The SeaWorld Animal Rescue Team and animal experts have helped over 22,000 ill, injured, orphaned and abandoned animals. So far in 2013, SeaWorld Orlando has rescued nearly 200 birds, 39 turtles, 11 manatees and one dolphin. Most recently, our Animal Rescue Team helped these animals in need:

This Mother’s Day weekend we celebrate moms everywhere – and of every kind. Even after witnessing more than 20 killer whale births at our parks, we're always amazed at the care killer whale calves receive from their mothers. Here are some fast facts on killer whales and why we think they are such fantastic moms.

Big baby!

Killer whale calves start out life bigger than most human adults! From our experience, SeaWorld estimates newborns are about 8.5 ft. (2.6 m) long and weigh approximately 350 lb. (160 kg).

An orphaned manatee calf was rescued yesterday afternoon by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission, and then transported to SeaWorld Orlando late yesterday for rehabilitation and long-term care. The young calf was spotted swimming alone by a private citizen prior to its rescue from Sykes Creek in Merritt Island, Fla.