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First Four Turtles Released in Florida!
Bubbles, Luce, McGowan, and Figbash are back home to the ocean! These endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles arrived at the National Marine Life Center in December, after having stranded on Cape Cod in November and December suffering from cold stunning, a severe form of hypothermia. Each was rescued by Mass Audubon Wellfleet Bay Wildlife Sanctuary […]
U.S. Geological Survey Manatee Captures and Health Assessments
Back in December, NMLC Animal Care Staff was privileged to have to opportunity to assist the U.S. Geological Survey with their winter manatee captures and health assessments in Crystal River, Florida. The U.S. Geological Survey has been running a manatee health assessment program in Crystal River since 2006, with assessments performed a couple times throughout […]
Now Accepting 2016 Summer Interns Applications
The National Marine Life Center is seeking qualified students to fill our summer internship positions. Marine Animal Rehabilitation/Education interns will assist NMLC staff and volunteers with education projects and animal husbandry, and Marketing/Development interns will assist with fundraising, public relations, social media. See below for the complete details or click here Marine Animal Rehabilitation & Education Internship Animal […]
Vote For Your Favorite Seal Naming Theme!
Name this Seal! Each year, the National Marine Life Center chooses a naming theme for our incoming seal patients. We need your help! Please vote for your favorite seal naming theme from the list below, suggested by our volunteers. Enter your name and e-mail address so we can send you the results. Votes must be […]
Giving Thanks
We have so much to be grateful for. These are just a few that we’ve been posting on our Facebook Page this month. Thank you for being part of our story! Best wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving. We are grateful for the opportunity to help sick, injured, and orphaned harbor seals like Rue. We are […]
Thanksgiving Weekend Open House
Take a break from the crowds at the mall and join us for “Harvest Splash” – our Thanksgiving Weekend Open House! What: Open House Where: National Marine Life Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA When: Friday, November 27 through Sunday, November 29 Time: 10 am to 5 pm daily In Thanks for your […]
Tarragon & Oregano Now Available For Adoption- A Great Holiday Gift
We are happy to announce that harbor seal patients Tarragon & Oregano are now available for adoption! Tarragon is a female weanling harbor seal from Jeremy Point in Wellfleet, MA and was rescued by our friends at the International Fund For Animal Welfare on September 27, 2015. She was brought in due to a case […]
Our Twelve Needs of Christmas! Think of the Animals this Holiday Season!
It’s the holiday season, time to think of those in need! Please remember the seals and sea turtles that need your help this season as well. While you are out doing your last minute holiday shopping this week, pick up a small gift for our seal patients Tarragon, Oregano, Lemongrass and Onion or the sea […]
Volunteer Spotlight – 2015 Summer Interns
With the busiest Harbor Seal pup season behind us, the NMLC team reflects on our 2015 Summer Interns. It is difficult to imagine the summer without these eight hardworking, dedicated young ladies. Each intern devoted 35-40 hours of each week to gain hands-on experience in seal rehabilitation, marine science education, public outreach, event planning, and non-profit organization […]
Alternative Gift Fair gives holiday shopping new meaning!
Are you looking for ways to rein in the craziness of the holiday season? Possibly give new meaning to gifting? In response to this desire, a new type of event called an “Alternative Gift Fair” is beginning to crop up on Cape Cod. An Alternative Gift Fair is unique shopping experience where you can get […]
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It's Wednesday ya'll, so you know we are back with another #wishlistwednesday posting! The items that made their way to the top of the list
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We're just one month away from the 2024 Cape Cod Wildlife Festival! Come join us Saturday, September 14th at the Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife