Where in the World: Dr Rogers Travels: Boston : The National Marine Life Center

About the Author: Dr. Williams is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine, and has completed AquaVet®, AquaMed®, Advanced Fish Medicine and a one year clinical aquatic internship at the National Aquarium in Baltimore. After five years as a veterinary medical officer for NOAA Fisheries Dr. Williams accepted the position of Director of Science and as Attending Veterinarian at NMLC. Dr. Williams also owns and operates the Vineyard Veterinary Clinic on Martha’s Vineyard.

Where in the World: Dr Rogers Travels: Boston

Sea Rogers Williams | Nov 20, 2009 | Comments 0

roger presents Drs Williams and Dunnigan participated in a NOAA Fisheries sea turtle serious injury workshop where they presented examples of sea turtle / fishery interactions and lead discussions on the significance of certain types of injuries among a panel of sea turtle veterinary experts, sea turtle biologists, and government officials. The meeting was held in the historic north-end of Boston and will help improve the asscessment of sea turtles who have interacted with fishing gear. All species of sea turtles encountered in the United States and Territorial waters are protected by the Endangered Species Act.