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Seal of Approval – NMLC Receives Approval to Rehabilitate Seals
YIPPEE, YAHOO, HOORAY! The National Marine Life Center’s new marine animal hospital is officially open to seal patients! On Friday the National Marine Life Center became a designee under the University of New England Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center’s (UNE) stranding agreement with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NOAA regulates all marine animal stranding […]
National Marine Life Center Paper Published in Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine
The National Marine Life Center (NMLC) is pleased to announce the publication of a peer reviewed scientific paper, written by Dr. Charles Rogers Williams, in the field of wildlife rehabilitation, veterinary care, and the One Health initiative. The article, Surgical Removal of an Abscess Associated with Fusarium solani from a Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle (Lepidochelys […]
Cape Cod Wildlife Festival!
Join us September 15th for a festival celebrating wildlife and habitat on Cape Cod! With booths, educational activities, local authors, refreshments, and more, its fun for the whole family! Don’t miss the birds of prey show at 1 pm. FREE ADMISSION! Date: Saturday, September 15 (raindate Sunday) Time: 10 am – 3 pm Place: Mass Audubon Long Pasture […]
The Hatchlings Have Arrived
The Red Bellied Cooters hatchlings arrived early this year. Last week our staff and volunteers traveled to Westboro MA to collect our 2012-2013 class of Red Bellied Cooter hatchlings from the field office of the Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife. We received 8 tiny hatchlings again this […]
August Turtle Release
On August 23, 2012 the National Marine Life Center released six Red Bellied Cooter patients at Burrage Pond in Hanson, MA. Three (Newton, Darwin, & Linneaus) had recovered from shell fungal infections, and three (Phelps, Spitz & Thorp) had recovered from metabolic bone disease. It was a joyful event attended by many of our volunteers […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Auction Donors!
This year’s Mermaid Ball auction featured an extensive collection of mermaid, pirate, ocean, and marine animal related items! From handmade quilts to whimsical home decor items to adventures both local and exotic, there was something for everyone! Thank you to our 2012 Auction Donors who helped to make the Mermaid Ball a wonderful success! When […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Sponsors!
We had a wonderful group of sponsors for this year’s Mermaid Ball. Thanks to these businesses and individuals’ generosity, more of the monies raised will go directly to the National Marine Life Center’s marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs. When you patronize these businesses, please thank them for supporting the Mermaid Ball and the […]
Girl Scout Project Helps Sea Turtles!
I have been a Girl Scout since I was in Kindergarten and just finished my last year in Juniors. The highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn is the Bronze Award. I learned that sea turtles were endangered and decided to do my Bronze Award project creating a brochure that told people the dangers […]
Intern Presentations- What Have These Kids Been Up To?
We have had the pleasure of hosting five fabulous interns at the National Marine Life Center this summer. If you came to any of our education programs, stopped by the Center for a visit, or attended any of our fundraising events you were probably met by the friendly faces of Sophie, Dylan, Sammy, Alisia & […]
Mermaid Ball Auction- Something for Everyone
The National Marine Life Center’s signature fundraising event the Mermaid Ball is fast approaching on August 25th 2012 from 6-10:30 PM at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. The Mermaid Ball committee promises a fanciful evening of mermaids, pirates, and sea creatures and has been especially dedicated this year to finding something for everyone as part […]