The Marine Mammal Stranding Center in Brigantine has saved more than 5,800 animals over the past 45 years - from seals to sea turtles.

But the center has recently found itself caught in the crossfire of a debate that is becoming highly politicized over the recent dead whales washing up near the Jersey Shore.

Social media disinformation about the group’s finances, a man bursting into the office and conspiracy theories all have staff and volunteers worried and stressed as they work overtime to find out why the whales are dying.

News 12's Brian Donohue visited the organization, which has long been a part of the fabric of the Jersey Shore, yet is suddenly under attack