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Girls Scouts “Save the World” @ NMLC
A local Girl Scouts Troop has decided to earn its “save the world” badge by helping the National Marine Life Center raise funds for the new marine animal hospital. On July 18th from 11 am to 2 pm, the troop will collect empty redeemable bottles and cans at the NMLC Discovery Center, 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, […]
It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane!! It’s a Building Crane!!!
“Look up in the sky. It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s a building crane!” Sound like the opening scene of another Superman rescue? If you’re a stranded marine animal on Cape Cod or in Buzzards Bay, today would seem like Superman has finally arrived. A 250-foot crane towers over the foundation of the new […]
Life’s a Beach … for “Patty”
Okay, maybe it is a kiddie’s pool, but the sand is real and the sunshine is divine. For the first time since she was found nearly frozen to death on St. Patrick’s Day in Wellfleet Harbor, “Patty” ventured into the open air to bask in July sunshine on Thursday. The full story of her rescue […]
NMLC Music Video “Pearl Diver”
Enjoy our exciting new National Marine Life Center music video called “Pearl Diver,” artistically created by Jul3ia Richard and Evan Kaigle with post-production editing by Turtle Journal. Jul3ia’s driving rhythm simulates the release of rescued sea turtles back into the ocean, while Evan’s moving images evoke the joy of the National Marine Life Center today and paint the promise of […]
Fins and Flippers at NMLC
Summer education programs have begun at the National Marine Life Center at 120 Main Street in Buzzards Bay. “Fins and Flippers” kicked off this morning in the Discovery Center with kids and parents having a great time assembling sea turtles from recycled CDs. A donation of $3 for non-members and $1 for members is suggested […]
NMLC Critter Tank
Can there be anything more exciting to children than a Critter Tank? I think not. Snails and shrimp and crabs, oh my! Children become entranced watching lady (calico) crabs dancing around the tank. Then there are the too proud hermit crabs parading over the rock floor to show off their latest homes, yet coveting everyone else’s shell at […]
Marine Life After Hours
Have you ever wondered what marine life does after dark? No need to wonder any more. You can join the staff of the National Marine Life Center at 120 Main Street in downtown Buzzards Bay for Marine Life After Hours “nibbles and sips.” Learn more about marine animals; learn more about the ocean; learn more […]
PIXY 103 Interviews NMLC’s Kathy and Don
Suzanne Tonaire, “Rock Babe” DJ and program director at PIXY 103 for Nassau Broadcasting, interviewed Kathy Zagzebski and Don Lewis about the National Marine Life Center for a show that aired on June 21st and again on July 19th. This 30 minute rocking talkfest ran the gamut from construction of the new marine animal hospital […]
Diamondback Terrapin Release!!
The National Marine Life Center released four headstart Diamondback Terrapins at Turtle Point, Lieutenant Island, Wellfleet, MA. The tiny turtles weighed only 5.5 grams when they were brought to NMLC last October, after having hatched too late in the season to survive the winter in the wild. Now an average of 56 grams – a […]
Dog Days
One of the many joys of NMLC’s construction project are all the great dogs we’ve met. They supervise our construction work with toothy grins. They keep us company on long hauls. They amuse and entertain. They support and motivate. Perhaps it is because of their inspiration that we are so motivated to help other animals […]
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Mondays are better when you're in the pool! Cherry Garcia continues to do well. He is still undergoing treatment for the abscesses in his rear
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It's time for #sealSunday! 🦭
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It’s been a while since we last checked in with open fracture case, Banana Split, so here’s where we are at: Banana Split has progressed