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Long Marine Laboratory

SANTA CRUZ, California 95060

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License: 93-R-0439 Type: R Last Inspected: Apr 29, 2026
13 Inspections
0 Total Violations
0 Critical
0 Repeat Violations
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Animals on Record

THIRTEEN-LINED GROUND SQUIRREL: 25 BOTTLENOSE DOLPHIN: 23 SPOTTED GROUND SQUIRREL: 17 CALIFORNIA SEA LION: 17 BEARDED SEAL: 15 HAWAIIAN MONK SEAL: 11 RINGED SEAL: 9 LARGHA SEAL: 8 SEA OTTER: 7 HARBOR SEAL: 4
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Inspection History

13 inspections on record

Apr 29, 2026
No Violations
Animals: 7 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
May 6, 2025
No Violations
Animals: 8 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jul 2, 2024
No Violations
Animals: 5 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jun 12, 2023
No Violations
Animals: 6 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jul 18, 2022
No Violations
Animals: 9 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jul 27, 2021
No Violations
Animals: 10 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Sep 28, 2020
No Violations
Apr 18, 2019
No Violations
Animals: 16 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Jun 20, 2018
No Violations
Animals: 17 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Mar 1, 2017
No Violations
Animals: 4 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Mar 9, 2016
No Violations
Animals: 14 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Aug 12, 2015
No Violations
Animals: 18 · Type: Class R - Research Facility
Sep 3, 2014
No Violations
Animals: 22 · Type: Class R - Research Facility

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This page shows the complete USDA inspection history for Long Marine Laboratory. The grade at the top is calculated by BreederCheck based on the total number of violations, their severity, whether any are repeat offenses, and how recently they occurred. It is not an official USDA grade, the USDA does not assign letter grades to facilities.

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In the violation details section, you can read the specific regulatory codes that were cited and, when available, the inspector's narrative describing exactly what was observed. Pay particular attention to violations marked as "Repeat", these indicate problems that the breeder was previously warned about but failed to correct. Critical violations involving immediate threats to animal health or safety are the most serious and should weigh heavily in your decision-making.

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Frequently asked questions about Long Marine Laboratory

Is Long Marine Laboratory a USDA-licensed breeder?

Long Marine Laboratory holds USDA license number 93-R-0439 (R), which means the facility is registered under the federal Animal Welfare Act and is subject to periodic USDA APHIS inspections.

Does Long Marine Laboratory have any USDA violations on record?

No violations appear in the USDA inspection records we hold for Long Marine Laboratory. A clean record is a good sign, but confirm it with a recent in-person visit and current veterinary health records.

When was Long Marine Laboratory last inspected by the USDA?

The most recent inspection on record for Long Marine Laboratory was on Apr 29, 2026, and the facility has 13 inspections documented in total. The USDA typically inspects licensed breeders every one to three years.

Where is Long Marine Laboratory located?

Long Marine Laboratory is located in Santa Cruz, California. You can browse other USDA-licensed breeders in California to compare inspection records before you decide.

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