The National Marine Life Center

The Think Tank-Dory’s Blog

Walking into the doors of NMLC, I had little idea of what to expect. As a marine biology major, I applied to the center wanting not only to garner a better understanding of some aspects of this vast field of science, but I was also keen to know more about sea turtles and other marine [...]

doryestrada | Jun 16, 2010 | Comments 3

Quahog Day – How Many Weeks of Sunshine?

There’s a new tradition on Cape Cod – Quahog Day! Sponsored by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, the event features Doug, the official prognosticating quahog, who will tell us how many weeks of sunshine to expect this summer! It’s fun, it’s free, it’s kind of wacky, and some of the event proceeds benefit the [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 16, 2010 | Comments 0

Catching Joy Celebrates World Oceans Day

The following is a post by Joy Olaes Surprenant, Founder and President, Catching Joy. Joy is also a Trustee at the National Marine Life Center. Thank you, Joy and Catching Joy Kids for celebrating the National Marine Life Center on World Oceans Day! June 6, 2010, World Oceans Day at the New England Aquarium By [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 16, 2010 | Comments 1

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #3 of 5

CALLING ALL ART LOVERS! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse. Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 16, 2010 | Comments 2

Diamond-backed Terrapin Release

This past Monday, June 14th, roughly around 1pm a group of National Marine Life crew headed down Cape to Wellfleet to send home eight adorable little turtles. The turtles were diamond-backed terrapin hatchlings that overwintered at the National Marine Life Center because they hatched too late last fall to survive the winter in the wild. [...]

amandagallerani | Jun 15, 2010 | Comments 0

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #2 of 5

PLEASE JOIN US! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse. Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will preview [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 15, 2010 | Comments 0

Painted Ladies Artwork for Animals, #1 of 5

YOU’RE INVITED! Wine and Cheese Reception for Painted Ladies Marine Life Art, A Benefit for the National Marine Life Center WHEN: Friday, June 18, 4-7 pm WHERE: Marine Animal Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay COST: Free to browse. Art work available for $50 each. In preparation for the show, we will preview several [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 14, 2010 | Comments 0

Painted Ladies Give Art for Animals!

Artwork for Marine Animals! The Painted Ladies are a group of independent watercolor artists who meet at the Jonathan Bourne Public Library. They hold several art shows and sales and charitable events throughout the year. Recently, they decided to help marine animals by donating artwork to the National Marine Life Center! Eight artists donated a [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 14, 2010 | Comments 1

Occasionally, the terrapins' shells were swabbed gently with a dilute veterinary cleansing solution to remove algal growth.

Diamond-backed Terrapin RELEASE 6/14!

On June 14th our eight diamond-backed terrapin hatchlings are going home! These small turtles, listed as “threatened” by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hatched too late in the season last year to survive the cold winter. They’ve spent the past 7 1/2 months in a nice, warm environment at the National Marine Life Center. Daily, volunteers [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 11, 2010 | Comments 2

Robert and Bob prepare to release an endangered red-bellied cooter.

Thanks, Robert!

For the past month, you’ve been hearing from guest blogger Robert Anderson, a senior at Cape Cod Academy who has been volunteering at NMLC as part of his senior service project. We have truly enjoyed working with Robert. He is always ready and willing to help with anything. He did a great job on getting [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 05, 2010 | Comments 0

My Final Update

Four weeks ago when I began my senior project here I was told my main project would be to get the critter tank up and running for the summer. The Tank wasn’t in the best of shape; half of the filter wasn’t working, the tubes were dirty, and I knew very little about plumbing or filters. [...]

randerson24 | Jun 04, 2010 | Comments 1

My Senior Project 2

The week of 5/24 -5/28 started off a little bit hectic. I came in on Monday to discover that over the weekend the Critter Tank had leaked 40 gallons and Joanne was forced to drain the whole thing. The leak occured where the old broken pump was. I hadn’t installed the new pump yet but I closed off [...]

randerson24 | Jun 02, 2010 | Comments 1

Blanding Turtle. Photo by Lori Erb. Via MassWildlife.org.

June is Turtle Month

The following is a news release from MassWildlife, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. As we begin to hear about turtles crossing roadways, we thought it important to share this information. JUNE IS TURTLE MONTH June is the month when normally aquatic snapping, painted, spotted, red-bellied, Blanding’s and other turtles leave the relative safety [...]

Kathy Zagzebski | Jun 01, 2010 | Comments 4

Corissa Bubenick is a Junior at Sturgis Charter Public School in Hyannis!

Welcome to the Summer Interns!

The National Marine Life Center put out a call for summer interns in March. After a competitive process we have brought five amazing interns on for the summer. The summer interns will be in charge of all public education programs, being the face of the National Marine Life Center at fairs and festivals and supporting [...]

Joanne Nicholson | May 30, 2010 | Comments 1