Author: Beth Sobiloff


Saving Salty

On June 15th we admitted one of our most critical patients in NMLC history – Salted Caramel, otherwise known as “Salty.” Salty was initially rescued by our colleagues at the Seacoast Science Center after stranding on White Island, the most southerly island of the Isle of Shoals. Salty was severely entangled in 3kg (6.6 lbs) […]

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Arctic Seal Plunge 2024

Join us on February 4, 2024 at 11 am at Onset Beach in Wareham, MA. Be sure to join us for a quick dip into Onset Bay to help raise much needed funds of our marine animal patients. Build a team –  there will be prizes for the team or individual who collects the most […]

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We are fast approaching our annual Arctic Seal Plunge! Join us on February 12th at 11 am at Onset Beach in Wareham, MA. Be sure to join us for a quick dip into Onset Bay to help raise much needed funds of our marine animal patients. Build a team –  there will be prizes for […]

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NMLC supporters go Arctic with plunge into Onset Bay

Frank Mulligan Wicked Local ONSET – National Marine Life Center supporters showed their support for Arctic seals by going a little Arctic themselves Sunday. About 50 intrepid souls participated in the NMLC’s first Arctic Seal Plunge with a jump into the Bay from snow-ringed Onset Beach. Over the past several years, NMLC has treated an increasing number of Arctic […]

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Funds raised for injured seals at Arctic Seal Plunge

Gillian English news@warehamweek.com Feb 27, 2022 Five cartons of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and hot chocolate awaited those who showed up on Sunday morning, Feb. 27, at the Onset Bay Center, prepared to jump into ice cold water. With more than 50 sign-ups, the National Marine Life Center was already considering their first Arctic Seal Plunge […]

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Take the Plunge to Support Arctic Seals

On Sunday, February 27th, friends and supporters of the National Marine Life Center (NMLC) will take the plunge at Onset Beach in Wareham, MA to support the rehabilitation of Arctic and other seal species. Over the past several years, NMLC has treated an increasing number of Arctic seals, such as harp and hooded seals, that […]

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Remembering Owls Head

Fahr's Disease

Historically harbor seal pup season has always been the busiest, most demanding season for the NMLC animal care team both physically and emotionally. It requires our team to be here round the clock, to serve as surrogates as these abandoned pups must now learn all of their critical survival skills from us without becoming habituated, and due to the fragility of these animals, the team has to be ready for anything- including death.

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NMLC Beautification Project Under Way

For twenty-five years, The National Marine Life Center (NMLC) has been part of the Buzzards Bay community.  Its building, previously a discount home improvement store, has not undergone any major renovations since its inception, and does not currently reflect the beauty of its surroundings. With community-wide efforts to upgrade the overall downtown Buzzards Bay area, […]

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