Blog
Welcome, Sarah – Marine Science Instructor!
We’d like to welcome Sarah Trudel as our new part-time Marine Science Instructor! At the same time, we’d like to thank the Seth Sprague Educational and Charitable Foundation for funding this position and helping to further NMLC’s education mission. Sarah has been volunteering at National Marine Life Center since December 2010 in the animal care […]
Seaside Yuletide Tree Drawing
How would you like to win a beautifully decorated holiday tree AND all the gifts you need for the holidays and beyond? The National Marine Life Center is a beneficiary of the Cape Cod Charitable Fundraiser’s annual “Spectacle of the Trees”. Our tree, entitled “Seaside Yuletide”, is beautifully decorated with an ocean theme. It comes […]
Intern Kristen Joins NMLC Team
We would like to give a warm welcome to our newest intern Kristen Steinbacher! Kristen joins us after recently completing her bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology at the University of Massachusetts in North Dartmouth. In addition to interning here at the NMLC she is also a full time Veterinary Assistant with Tufts VETS Intensive Care […]
Temperature Effects on Sea Turtle Sex Ratios and the Potential Impact of Climate Change
Admittedly, I know very little about sea turtles. After starting my internship at the National Marine Life Center I decided to order a book specifically dedicated to the biology and behavior of these mysterious oceanic reptiles. One interesting fact I came across while reading was that the temperature at which the eggs are incubated determines […]
Welcome Red Bellied Cooter Hatchlings!
Yesterday NMLC staff traveled to Westboro MA to collect our 2011-2012 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 which weigh between 8 and 10 grams apiece and are about the size of […]
Cape Cod Wildlife Festival
Join us September 17th for a festival celebrating wildlife and habitat on Cape Cod! Booths, educational activities, games, refreshments, and more! Live turtle exhibit at 1 pm. FREE! Date: Saturday, September 17 (raindate Sunday) Time: 10 am – 3 pm Place: Mass Audubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary, 345 Bone Hill Road, Cummaquid, MA The festival […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball Auction Donors!
This year’s Mermaid Ball auction featured an extensive collection of mermaid and marine animal related items! From exquisite jewelry to whimsical house and garden items to adventures both local and exotic, there was something for everyone! Thank you to our Auction Donors who helped to make the 2011 Mermaid Ball a success! When you visit […]
Thank You, Mermaid Ball Sponsors!
Many thanks to the 2011 Mermaid Ball Sponsors. Because of their generous cash and in-kind donations, more of the monies raised will be put directly to the National Marine Life Center’s marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs. When you visit these businesses, please thank them for supporting the National Marine Life Center! Atlantis ($5,000+): […]
Play Golf, Help Marine Animals!
Join us for the 5th Annual Douglas J. Fletcher Golf Tournament! All proceeds benefit the National Marine Life Center, a cause near and dear to Doug. Date: Thursday, September 15, 2011 Time: 8:30 am shotgun start Place: The Brookside Club, 11 Brigadoon Rd, Bourne, MA Click here for driving directions. $125/single player $500/foursome Click here […]
NMLC Re-Opens to Sea Turtles
The National Marine Life Center is pleased to announce that they have re-opened to sea turtles. Last Thursday the new hospital passed inspection by NOAA representatives and is now officially open to sea turtles in need of rehabilitative care! The sea turtle ward of the new hospital has two 12 foot diameter, 3,500 gallon pools […]
National Marine Life Center
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
National Marine Life Center
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
