National Marine Life Center

Posted by Kate Shaffer on Dec 5, 2013

Animal Adoptions- A Great Holiday Gift

The holiday are approaching and what better way to support marine animal rehabilitation at the National Marine Life Center than to purchase an animal adoption for your friends and loved ones. You can select one of our current or past marine animal patients to adopt for a loved one or yourself this holiday season. This is the perfect gift for the animal lover, conservationist, or person who has it all. For...

Posted by Kathy Zagzebski on Nov 29, 2013

Ten Turtles Arrive at NMLC

Last week, ten new Kemp’s ridley sea turtle patients arrived at the National Marine Life Center. All stranded on Cape Cod within the past month suffering from cold-stunning or severe hypothermia. The turtles were rescued by MassAudubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary and underwent several weeks of emergency care at the New England Aquarium. They will continue their rehabilitation at NMLC for the...

Posted by Kate Shaffer on Nov 18, 2013

NMLC Benefit Holiday Breakfast w/ Santa

The National Marine Life Center is excited to host a family fun Holiday Breakfast with Santa to benefit marine animal rehabilitation and conservation! The event will be held on Saturday December 14th, 2013 from 9am-12pm at the Upper Cape Cod Regional Technical High School at 220 Sandwich Road, Bourne, Massachusetts, 02532. Click here for directions. Breakfast will be prepared by the Rotary Club of...

Posted by Shawn McMahon on Nov 14, 2013

A Day in the Animal Hospital

You may be wondering what happens behind the scenes here at the NMLC. Truth be told, there are no ‘typical’ days in the hospital. Though no day is ‘typical’, there are daily routines, which include: Feeding Treatments Water quality testing Cleaning (lots and lots of it, after all this is a hospital) First thing in the morning, the animal care team takes a look at the daily chore...

Posted by Troy M. on Nov 7, 2013

Cape Cod Cold Stunning

As winter draws nearer and water temperatures begin to drop the Northeastern coasts see a greater influx of sea turtle strandings. The number of sea turtle strandings, especially in the Massachusetts area, can reach up to several hundred in number. Why is that we see a higher percentage of sea turtles washed up on our beaches around this time? What is it about sea turtles that makes them so susceptible? Is...

Posted by Kate Shaffer on Nov 3, 2013

Great Holiday Gifts Available at NMLC

As you start to put together those holiday shopping lists don’t forget the animal lovers and conservationists in your life. The National Marine Life Center has some great holiday gift options available in our gift shop! Stop by our offices at 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay during normal business hours, or call 508-743-9888 to make an appointment and someone will happily let you make your holiday...

Posted by Shawn McMahon on Nov 3, 2013

St. Francis of Assisi

So you may have heard that there was a seal release last Sunday, but what was Francis’ story? Where did Francis Come From? On September 6th, 2013 Francis the harbor seal was rescued from Moody Beach by Marine Mammals of Maine. He was then transferred to University of New England’s Marine Animal Rehabilitation and Conservation Program where he was stabilized and received preliminary care until...

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Posted by Kate Shaffer on Oct 29, 2013

Tis the SEA-son for Winning!

The holidays are fast approaching and the National Marine Life Center will be participating in the Spectacle of Trees again this year! That means you have the chance to win over $10,000 in prizes just in time for the holidays!!! Please join the National Marine Life Center and many other nonprofit organizations at the JFK Museum in Hyannis for the “Spectacle of Trees“. The 6th Annul Spectacle of Trees...