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Seal Rogers Williams Swims Free!
Seal Rogers Williams had been with us for nearly 7 months, so we are so excited that he is finally back in the ocean! He stranded at Rye Harbor State Park in Rye, NH and was brought to us by the Seacoast Science Center rescue team at the end of September, 2016. Rogers originally came […]
Six Endangered Sea Turtles Returned Home!
Although they will be missed by the dedicated staff and volunteers here at the National Marine Life Center, we are happy to announce that in the first release of the season six of the 30 Kemp’s ridley sea turtles that were in our care were released on January 26th, 2017! On January 24, the six […]
Back to Seallywood!
Seally Fields and Seal Patrick Harris have successfully risen to the A-listers of marine animal rehabilitation! They both have come a long way since their arrival here just over a month ago and are ready to give it their all back at Seallywood (in the ocean). Seally Field, named for the actress Sally Field, was collected from Owl’s […]
Making a SPLASH at the 9th Annual Mermaid Ball!
Friday, August 12 was our 9th Annual Mermaid Ball, a mermaid-themed masquerade gala with an exciting costume contest and a great silent auction, hosted by motivational speaker Loretta LaRoche. This night is the stunning result of a long time’s planning by the Mermaid Ball Committee, consisting of NMLC board and staff members, volunteers, and interns. Our numerous generous sponsors, especially IBEW 104, […]
Is it a turtle, a terrapin, or a tortoise?
Recently, the National Marine Life Center welcomed Lindsay, a diamondback terrapin, to the family. Two Eastern box turtles, Daisy and Violet, are also NMLC residents in the Discovery Center. Next door in our hospital, Jedi, Nicky, and Gunst, our three Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, are in the recovery process and on their way to being […]
Mermaid Ball Auction Highlight: Martha’s Vineyard Get-Away
You have the unique opportunity to snag an extraordinary get-away to some of the most exclusive spots on Martha’s Vineyard! Enjoy the beautiful waters of Nantucket Sound with a round trip for two to Martha’s Vineyard on board the Hy-Line ferry. Live it up with two rounds (2 Days of golf for 2 people) of golf at the exclusive 4.5 star-rated […]
Casting Call: Our Additional Pup Stars
Beyonseal, named after the fabulous Beyonce, came to us from Licolnville, Maine. She was brought to us by the College of the Atlantic on May 31, weighing 6.7 kg (14.8 lb). She came in as an abandoned dependent pup, and has had to battle her way through rehabilitation so far. She is combating a viral […]
Mermaid Ball MC: Loretta LaRoche
Our ninth annual Mermaid Ball is coming up fast! We are excited to announce that the lovely Loretta LaRoche will be hosting our guests at this years mermaid-centered gala of Friday, August 12, 2016. LaRoche, a Mass General advisory council member, is an all around inspiration and joy. She uses great humor to manage a stressful […]
Dive into the Mermaid Ball
Mermaids have attracted much attention across the centuries, from fantastical Greek mythology, powerful nautical superstitions, and even a beloved Disney princess. Easily recognizable as humans with a fishtail, they are closely associated with other marine animals, like turtles and dolphins, but especially manatees/dugongs. Some were even believed to have lured travel-weary sailors to shipwreck with beautiful songs. […]
Second Annual Cape Cod Canal Fest!
Join us for our second annual Cape Cod Canal Fest on July 4th & 5th at the Buzzard’s Bay Park. The festival kicks off immediately after the 4th of July parade on Main Street! Bring the family down for games, vendors, food trucks, all while benefiting the animals in rehabilitation at National Marine Life Center! Hours: Monday, […]