Blog
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Marine Mammal Parasite of the Month- January 2022 Answer
This parasite is Stenurus minor! Most often found in the cranial sinuses and lungs, it is likely that cranial sinuses are the definitive site for adult parasites to grow and thrive. S. minor infects the frontal sinuses more so than the ear sinuses but has been found in high numbers in the middle ear. It puts pressure on the tympanic cavity, the round window, and the oval window and plugs the middle […]
Marine Mammal Parasite of the Month- January 2022
This parasite is a lungworm and earworm in the family Pseudaliidae and it is the most common parasite in the ear of harbor porpoises in the Gulf of St. Lawrence, the Bay of Fundy, the French Atlantic, and the Baltic Sea. In general, this parasite is found in high densities. A limited number of studies […]
Marine Parasite of the Month Answer- December
This parasite is Sulcascaris sulcata and it infects its host through their food( e.g. mollusks such as mussels and scallops). First, infected turtles pass the eggs of the parasite into the water through their waste products. The eggs are negatively buoyant, which means they sink to the bottom, and they are sucked up by the […]
Marine Parasite of the Month-December 2021
This nematode, or parasitic worm, is in the family Anisakidae and is the only species in the genus Sulcascaris. Most members of the family parasitize aquatic mammals, birds, and fish but this one parasitizes sea turtles including loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, and green turtles of all ages. It’s been reported infecting turtles in shallow waters in […]
National Marine Life Center
Good evening to all of our wonderful supporters! We are nearing the end of the year, which means....it's time to vote for NMLC's 2025 seal
National Marine Life Center
🍦New Patient Alert🍦 Meet Nutty Buddy! Nutty Buddy is a male grey seal yearling who was rescued by our friends at Whale and Dolphin Conservation
National Marine Life Center
We are absolutely loving the updates on our chilly Cape Cod sea turtles! Keep ‘em coming, The Florida Aquarium!