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Seal Pup Shower – Saturday, April 22, 2017

April Vacation Week

We’re expecting here at the National Marine Life Center…. Seal pups, that is! Late April through June is harbor seal pupping season in New England, and one of the busiest times for our marine wildlife rehabilitation hospital. Each year, many pups are abandoned by their mothers – often due to human interaction – and will […]

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April Vacation Week Education Programs

April Vacation Week

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during April Vacation Week, April 14-15 and April 17-23 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more […]

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Seal Diamond Release!

harp seal

We are planning a seal release for Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 5:30PM for our newest harp seal, Seal Diamond! He will be released a Scusset Beach in Sandwich, MA and the public is invited to come and watch! Diamond is a yearling seal who was rescued by the Seacoast Science Center in Seabrook, NH […]

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TEACHER WORKSHOP: From Solar to Polar – Designing Sustainable Solutions

Battleship Cove

Spend a week during your summer to “charge” your mind during an energy-themed course designed to help you meet the revised MA Science and Technology/Engineering Standards! Visit the Lloyd Center for the Environment, Battleship Cove, and the National Marine Life Center and delve into “hands-on, minds-on” experiences that use a variety of tools, methods, and […]

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TEACHER WORKSHOP: Making Waves – Exploring Water and Marine Science to Engage Your Students in Inquiry

Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Water, water, everywhere! The Bay State has a close relationship with water. Perhaps nowhere is this relationship more relevant than on Cape Cod, with its 560 miles of shoreline. Join us this summer as Cape Cod becomes your living laboratory for inquiry and exploration about water. Learn about water properties, coastal ecosystems, and marine science. […]

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Registration is now OPEN for the 2017 Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K!

5K

Registration is now OPEN for the 2017 Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K! It’s time to get active! Use your FEET to help our FINNED and FLIPPERED friends! Join runners, walkers, and animal-lovers for the Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K to raise money for the National Marine Life Center! Run, walk, roll, stroll, flip, skip, from […]

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February Vacation Week Education Programs

Animal Prosthetics

Are you looking for something to do while school’s out? Visit the National Marine Life Center! Our Marine Animal Discovery Center will be open during February Vacation Week, February 18-26 from 10 am to 5 pm daily. And, from Monday through Friday, drop in to one of our educational classes. Learn more about helping marine […]

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For the Love of Turtles Open House

education

Do you love turtles? Have you got a turtle story to share? Then join us… For the Love of Turtles, our February Open House! What:  For the Love of Turtles Open House When:  Saturday, February 18, 2017 Time:  10 am – 2 pm Where:  National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay Cost:  Non-members […]

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Share your #UNselfie with NMLC!

#GivingTuesday

Happy #GivingTuesday from the Turtles!Today, November 29, 2016 is #GivingTuesday. It’s a day to celebrate those causes that are important to us, and why we care. Click here to support the National Marine Life Center. Today is also #TurtleTuesday. This is particularly appropriate because today we are admitting 11 new sea turtles. These are in […]

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NMLC’s 12 Needs of Christmas- think of the animals this holiday season

Christmas

It’s the holiday season, time to think of those in need! Please remember the seals and sea turtles that need your help this season as well. While you are out doing your last minute  holiday shopping this week, pick up a small gift for our seal patients Beyonseal, and Frankenseal,  or the sea turtle patients […]

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