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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 […]
SEALebrity Seal Release!
The National Marine Life Center is releasing three successfully rehabilitated “sealebrity” harbor seal pups back to the wild, and you are invited to attend! RELEASE DETAILS: WHO: Luseal Ball, Teddy Roosealvelt, Queen Sealizabeth WHAT: Rehabilitated harbor seal pups WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 2016 TIME: 7:00 PM (approximate) WHERE: Scusset Beach State Reservation, 20 Scusset Beach […]
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. […]
Take a break from the sun with our Summer Drop-In Programs!
It’s summertime! The National Marine Life Center has a whole schedule of fun and educational summer programming. With a different animal theme every week, there’s something for everyone! LITTLE FLIPPERS CLUB Tuesdays & Thursdays at 11 a.m. Join us for a marine animal themed story time and craft project! Themes listed below. All ages welcome, […]
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, […]
Thank You, 2016 Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K Sponsors!
The 2016 Feet, Fins, & Flippers 5K was a tremendous success, raising over $10,100 to help the animals! Many thanks to the following sponsors for their generous support. When you visit these fine businesses, please thank them for helping our community and the National Marine Life Center! Kemp’s Ridley Sea Turtle ($1,000-2,499): Convention Data Services […]
Luseal Ball, Teddy Roosealvelt and Eleanor Roosealvelt: The First of Our “Pup Stars”
Luseal Ball one of our first harbor seal pups of the season, was named after Lucille Ball. Allied Whale collected her from Deer Isle in Maine, and brought her to us for rehabilitation on May 24. Weighing in at 9.4 kg (20.7 lbs), she came in dehydrated and with a high concentration of liver enzymes. She is […]
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It's show time! Yesterday was a beautiful day for a seal release as Betelgeuse took off into the calm seas of Plymouth. For those just
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We're baaaaaaack with #WishlistWednesday and we area ready to go with a brand new post! The items we are in GREAT need of are nitrile
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This #turtletuesday we look at Eastern Box Turtle sexual dimorphism! Swipe to see how male and female box turtles can differ! #turtles #boxturtle #boxturtlesofinstagram #nmlc