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The Hatchlings Have Arrived
The Red Bellied Cooters hatchlings arrived early this year. Last week our staff and volunteers traveled to Westboro MA to collect our 2012-2013 class of Red Bellied Cooter hatchlings from the field office of the Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of Fish and Wildlife. We received 8 tiny hatchlings again this […]
August Turtle Release
On August 23, 2012 the National Marine Life Center released six Red Bellied Cooter patients at Burrage Pond in Hanson, MA. Three (Newton, Darwin, & Linneaus) had recovered from shell fungal infections, and three (Phelps, Spitz & Thorp) had recovered from metabolic bone disease. It was a joyful event attended by many of our volunteers […]
What a summer!
There is no other way to describe this summer at the National Marine Life Center besides amazing. After the first few weeks slowed down the education programs picked up and I found myself assisting in the Little Flippers and Marine Animal Medical Mystery programs. Eventually the other interns and I ran the programs on our […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Auction Donors!
This year’s Mermaid Ball auction featured an extensive collection of mermaid, pirate, ocean, and marine animal related items! From handmade quilts to whimsical home decor items to adventures both local and exotic, there was something for everyone! Thank you to our 2012 Auction Donors who helped to make the Mermaid Ball a wonderful success! When […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Sponsors!
We had a wonderful group of sponsors for this year’s Mermaid Ball. Thanks to these businesses and individuals’ generosity, more of the monies raised will go directly to the National Marine Life Center’s marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs. When you patronize these businesses, please thank them for supporting the Mermaid Ball and the […]
Summer Internship: Reflection
My internship at the National Marine Life Center has gone by in a blink of the eye. As I sit in my college dorm, I would like to reflect on all the amazing things my fellow interns and I got to experience this summer. As a new member of the team in early May, I […]
Girl Scout Project Helps Sea Turtles!
I have been a Girl Scout since I was in Kindergarten and just finished my last year in Juniors. The highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn is the Bronze Award. I learned that sea turtles were endangered and decided to do my Bronze Award project creating a brochure that told people the dangers […]
Intern Presentations- What Have These Kids Been Up To?
We have had the pleasure of hosting five fabulous interns at the National Marine Life Center this summer. If you came to any of our education programs, stopped by the Center for a visit, or attended any of our fundraising events you were probably met by the friendly faces of Sophie, Dylan, Sammy, Alisia & […]
Spoiler Alert! – Mermaid Ball Auction Items
Come one, come all to the fifth annual Mermaid Ball! As many of you know the Mermaid Ball is the National Marine Life Center’s premiere fundraising event. We invite mermaid lovers a-like to join us Saturday August 25th 2012 from 6-10:30 PM at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. Tickets are available on-line, over the phone by […]
Mermaid Ball Auction- Something for Everyone
The National Marine Life Center’s signature fundraising event the Mermaid Ball is fast approaching on August 25th 2012 from 6-10:30 PM at Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee. The Mermaid Ball committee promises a fanciful evening of mermaids, pirates, and sea creatures and has been especially dedicated this year to finding something for everyone as part […]
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We would like to take a minute to thank Eversource MA for supporting our mission and once again choosing us as a recipient of their
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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
