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Reflecting on My NMLC Co-op: Megan
My time at NMLC was indescribable; every week my family and friends ask me how my week at work went. Every week I launch into stories of the new animals, new procedures, and incredible stories that delighted and disgusted. When I applied to NMLC for my first co-op it all seemed simple. I was looking […]
Patient Update: December 18th
PATIENT UPDATE December 18, 2017 Seals 2 Sea Turtles 32 SEALS Bella LugoSEAL– Bella recently received her pre-release exam and we are so excited to send her off into the world soon! She is happy and healthy in her pod and it is great to see her with a flipper tag! Bella’s face looks […]
Patient Update- December 4th
PATIENT UPDATE December 4, 2017 Seals 2 Sea Turtles 32 SEALS Bella LugoSEAL– Bella is doing quite well and has been eating great! You may have seen a very cute video of her passing gas lately on our Instagram! She is doing well in her pod and we are excited for her to heal! […]
Patient Update: November 27th
PATIENT UPDATE November 27, 2017 Seals 2 Sea Turtles 17 SEALS Bella LugoSEAL– Bella is still doing very well! In preparation for our turtle season Bella was moved back to the pod. She is improving every day and eating more and more! Bella’s face is also looking better and we are so excited that […]
Patient Update: November 20th
PATIENT UPDATE November 20, 2017 Seals 2 Sea Turtles 2 SEALS Bella LugoSEAL– Bella is doing quite well! Her face is healing very nicely and she is much more independent when eating! She loves her new life in ST2 (the big pool!!) and likes eating fish! However, she is […]
NMLC Calendars Are Here!
Have you heard the news? We have NMLC calendars now! They feature harbor seal pups and weanlings, grey seals, Kemp’s ridley sea turtles, and red-bellied cooters! Included in our calendars are also fun facts about each animal. If you are wondering what to get someone for the holidays, look no further! These calendars are a […]
Spectacle of Trees – Win Gifts From Sea to Shining Sea!
Trips, sports experiences, epicurean delights…. There’s something for everyone From Sea to Shining Sea under the National Marine Life Center’s tree. And, for just $10, you can purchase a chance to win the tree and all its gifts! “Tree Buck” Chance to Win $10 Join the National Marine Life Center and 15 other non-profits for […]
Patient Update: November 13th
PATIENT UPDATE November 13, 2017 Seals 1 Sea Turtles 2 Current Patients SEALS Bella LugoSEAL– Bella is our newest weanling harbor seal who came to us from Rye, NH courtesy of our friends at the Seacoast Science Center. She arrived with dead tissue on her face and an injured jaw. Our veterinarian Dr. Williams has […]
Alternative Gift Market Makes a Difference for the Holidays!
Join the National Marine Life Center and other area non-profit organizations for the 2017 Barnstable Alternative Gift Market! This is a unique two-day shopping experience where you can meet with a variety of not-for-profit organizations and make donations in honor of someone as a gift. These non-profits provide a variety of services, including healthcare, wildlife […]
Final Release of 2017 Pup Season: Giseal and Leo!
Giseal Bundchen and Sealonardo DiCaprio Released Here at the National Marine Life Center, we rehabilitate and release stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation. During the summer, we often receive several harbor seal pups, who were abandoned by their mothers and are unable […]
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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
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🍦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
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We are absolutely loving the updates on our chilly Cape Cod sea turtles! Keep ‘em coming, The Florida Aquarium!