Patient Update: November 26th, 2020
A lot has happened here at NMLC since our last update in October. Montauk, a harbor seal who was recently released after restranding due to...
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Patient Update: October 16th, 2020
Yesterday, October 15th, we released our last 3 harbor seals, marking the end of harbor seal season here at NMLC! Derby, Marblehead, and...
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Patient Update: October 2nd, 2020
It’s finally fall and we are excited to start up our weekly Patient Update blog again here at National Marine Life Center! We...
Read MoreKemp’s Ridley: Biology, Natural History, and Conservation in Cape Cod
Despite their status as the rarest species of sea turtle (superfamily Chelonioidea), the critically endangered Kemp’s...
Read MoreGreen Turtle Biology, Natural History and Conservation
Green Sea Turtles also known by their scientific name, Chelonia mydas, are one of seven different species of sea turtles. Chelonia...
Read MoreOsteomyelitis in Sea Turtles
Anthropogenic activity has endangered the survival of sea turtle populations worldwide. Commercial fishing, coastal development,...
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Patient Update: August 13th, 2020
This week was an exciting week at NMLC! We released our first harbor seals of the season! Bird, Plum, Ned, and Monomoy completed their...
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Patient Update: August 7th, 2020
As July becomes August and the heat is turned up outside, we are focusing on keeping our seals comfortable and cool here at NMLC! We are...
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Patient Update: July 29th, 2020
This week at NMLC has had its ups and downs. We unfortunately had to say goodbye to Prudence who passed away Friday morning. Her passing...
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Patient Update: July 22nd, 2020
It’s been another busy week at the National Marine Life Center! We admitted another harbor seal, bringing us to a total of 14 seals!...
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The National Marine Life Center is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) marine animal hospital and science and education center. We rehabilitate and release stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation.
