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Turtle Trials & Triumphs
It has been a busy summer for the turtles at the National Marine Life Center! The staff volunteers and interns have been working hard to treat our red bellied cooter patients, specifically tackling the questions of metabolic bone disease and shell fungus. It has been a time of both trials and triumphs for the turtles […]
Saying Goodbye to an Old Friend
On Friday July 13th Catch 22 was released after two years in rehabilitation at the National Marine Life Center recovering from a shell fungal infection. Catch’s new home is in Tremont Pond in West Wareham. The release event was attended by many of our dedicated volunteers who have spent countless hours careing for Catch. A […]
Renown Artist Donates Exclusive Painting to the Mermaid Ball
Arnold Desmarais is a well-known artist best known for his evocative seascapes. Through lighting and color, his paintings reflect the ocean in all its moods. In one interview, the artist comments: “I enjoy the power of the ocean, its ever changing aspects, its elusive qualities of color and reflective light. It’s hard to capture, but […]
Catch’s Release
For those of you have been following the National Marine Life Center for awhile, this is a long awaited post. Catch 22 is an endangered Red Bellied Cooter who was admitted to the National Marine Life Center in May of 2010. He had ingested a staple and was suffering from shell fungal disease and after […]
Marine Animal Discovery Workshop
Because of the number of requests we’ve received for this, we are pleased to offer a new multiple-day summer program – our Marine Animal Discovery Workshop! Dive into the world of marine animal biology and conservation as you spend a week getting to know your favorite seafaring species. Learn how wildlife rehabilitation experts tend turtles, […]
Announcing our Summer Programs!
This just in – NMLC’s summer 2012 programs schedule is now available! From July 2 through August 31, 2012, NMLC offers onsite education programs each weekday for kids of all ages. Join us, and learn more about our native marine animals! Patient Update Mondays & Fridays, 11 am (All ages are welcome.) Meet a member […]
Be the Solution to Ocean Pollution – June 9!
Celebrate World Ocean Day and become the solution to ocean pollution! Join us for hands-on activities, recycling crafts, demonstrations, entertainment, and “The Great Waste Race”! When: Saturday, June 9, 2012 Time: 11 am – 3 pm Where: National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay Featuring: BCC Green Center Operation Clean Sweep Erica Clavin […]
Endangered Red-Bellied Turtle Release – Tuesday, 5/29
The following is an invitation issued by MassWildlife. PUBLIC INVITED TO ENDANGERED TURTLE RELEASE The public is invited to join Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (DFW) staff biologists and other turtle conservation partners to an endangered turtle release event. Attendees will have an opportunity to help release over 100 endangered Northern Red-bellied Cooter hatchlings and […]
Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K Results
Thank you to everyone who participated in yesterday’s Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K. It was a great day, wonderful people, fabulous weather, and best of all you helped raise money to help our finned and flippered friends. We can’t thank you enough. In our book, everyone is a winner. Congratulations! For those interested in knowing […]
Join us for Songs for the Sea, Sunday, May 27
Here’s a rockin’ way to spend Memorial Day Weekend – join us for Songs for the Sea! This benefit concert, organized by local musician Grace Morrison, features the Moldy Suitcases, Matt Borrello, and Grace Morrison and the RSO. When: Sunday, May 27, 2012 Time: 11 am – 2 pm Where: Buzzards Bay Park Gazebo, on […]