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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 […]
Shop Small, Shop Local, and Shop Blue! NMLC Open 10-5 All Weekend
As you’re out and about this holiday weekend, why not “Shop Blue” and support a store where your purchases help marine animals! The National Marine Life Center’s Marine Animal Discovery Center and Gift Shop is open this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featuring ocean-themed stuffies, toys, books, jewelry, handbags, pottery, […]
Book Signing – Cape Cod Canal by Timothy T. Orwig
Historic New England will sign copies of his new book “Cape Cod Canal.” Copies of the book will be available for sale. Date: Saturday, November 30, 2013 Time: 1 to 4 p.m. Place: 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay Book Description: For centuries, the shoals and high winds around Cape Cod turned its waters into a ships’ […]
Gifts with meaning – Alternative Gift Market
This holiday season, show your goodwill with gifts from the Unitarian Church of Barnstable’s 2013 ALTERNATIVE GIFT MARKET. The Alternative Gift Market is a unique two-day shopping experience where you can get acquainted with a variety of local charities and make donations in the name of someone else as a gift. These organizations provide a wide […]
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 […]
Spoooooo-ky Splash
Join us for Spooky Splash, our Halloween Open House! Come in costume! Win prizes! Learn about spooky marine animals! Enjoy arts and crafts and games and refreshments. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with unique ocean-themed gifts from our Gift Shop! Tour our Marine Animal Hospital and meet Francis, Ichabod Crane, Penny and […]
Your Vote Needed! NMLC Named Finalist in Toyota 100 Cars for Good Program.
The National Marine Life Center is proud to announce we’ve been selected as a finalist in Toyota’s 100 Cars for Good Program. Now we need your help to win a car! On Monday, October 7, please VOTE for the National Marine Life Center at www.100carsforgood.com and SHARE with your friends to encourage them to vote as well. A […]
2nd Annual “Deals For Seals” Yard Sale Fundraiser
It has been one year since the National Marine Life Center opened the doors of it’s new hospital to seal patients. Since then we have taken in nine sick and injured seals (and 8 Kemp’s ridley Sea Turtles). We have been able to provide care for these animals thanks to you! Feeding, cleaning up after, […]
Help Send Triton Home!
Triton is a yearling male gray seal who was admitted to the National Marine Life Center on Monday, July 30. To read more and see photos of his wounds on arrival, click here. While we initially thought his wounds were caused by a propeller (click here for our reasoning), recent consultation with experts from IFAW […]
Celebrate Cape Cod Wildlife!
Celebrate Cape Cod Wildlife and Habitats this Saturday with the Cape Cod Wildlife Collaborative! Details: When: Saturday, September 14 Time: 10 am to 3 pm Where: Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 345 Bone Hill Road, Barnstable, MA (directions available by clicking on above link) For Information: call 508-362-7475 This year promises to be bigger […]