Author: Ashley Bolbrock


Volunteer Spotlight – 2015 Summer Interns

With the busiest Harbor Seal pup season behind us, the NMLC team reflects on our 2015 Summer Interns. It is difficult to imagine the summer without these eight hardworking, dedicated young ladies. Each intern devoted 35-40 hours of each week to gain hands-on experience in seal rehabilitation, marine science education, public outreach, event planning, and non-profit organization […]

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Reflecting on a Successful Turtle Season

Kemp's ridley sea turtle

The 2014-2015 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtle Stranding will be remembered as a historic, record-breaking event. Over 1,235 sea turtles – Kemp’s ridleys, greens, and loggerheads – washed ashore along the beaches of Cape Cod Bay after succumbing to the chilly waters at the turn of the season. In a typical winter, Cape Cod might see 100-200 […]

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April Vacation Week Activities

Join the National Marine Life Center this April Vacation Week for a variety of fun and educational ocean activities! We’ll be open April 18–26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Our education programs include Little Flippers Club, Marine Animal Medical Mystery, a brand new program called Tending Turtles, and Patient Update. Programs run Monday through Saturday, […]

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