Category: Animals
Welcome to the Northern Red-bellied Cooters Hatchlings Class of 2010-2011
We would like to welcome the 2010 – 2011 class of Red Bellied Cooter Hatchlings to the family here at NMLC. We are working as a partner with the headstart program through the Natural Heritage Endagered Species Program, Massachussets Division of Fisheries & Wildlife. This morning at 6:45 am volunteer Juan Bacigalupi and I left […]
Black Backed Gull Release
Today the National Marine Life Center had participated something outside our normal daily activities of education programs and turtle care. At roughly 3PM , the NMLC crew took a brief moment out of busy schedules to celebrate a quick and joyous moment to release our Black Backed Gull friend. Our gull friend, formerly known as Winger, was spotted […]
Diamond-backed Terrapin RELEASE 6/14!
On June 14th our eight diamond-backed terrapin hatchlings are going home! These small turtles, listed as “threatened” by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hatched too late in the season last year to survive the cold winter. They’ve spent the past 7 1/2 months in a nice, warm environment at the National Marine Life Center. Daily, volunteers […]
June is Turtle Month
The following is a news release from MassWildlife, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. As we begin to hear about turtles crossing roadways, we thought it important to share this information. JUNE IS TURTLE MONTH June is the month when normally aquatic snapping, painted, spotted, red-bellied, Blanding’s and other turtles leave the relative safety […]
Red Belly Release TOMORROW 5/28
The following is a Media Advisory from MassWildlife: WILDLIFE AGENCY INVITES PUBLIC TO RELEASE OF RARE TURTLES As part of a conservation effort led by the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), the public is invited to join Mary Griffin, Commissioner of the Department of Fish and Game, and MassWildlife staff biologists to help release […]
Oil Spill in the Gulf of Mexico
I’ve avoided blogging about the oil spill in the Gulf in part because I’ve felt it’s not my story to tell. I’ve been doing my part to keep informed, share good information across Twitter and Facebook, and put my name on a NOAA list of potential trained responders available if needed to relieve wildlife response […]
Celebrate Endangered Species
Today is Endangered Species Day. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service observes Endangered Species Day “…in order to recognize the national conservation effort to protect our nation’s endangered species and their habitats.” We’d like to recognize the 74 endangered and threatened species that the National Marine Life Center has cared for over the past six […]
Swim Test for Patty
When Patty the Diamond-Backed Terrapin first came to us, she had difficulty moving. Having been frozen, she needed physical therapy to learn to use her legs again. Over the months, she regained her mobility and could move around easily in water and in land. We kept her in water deep enough to cover her and […]
If You Care, Leave Them There!
The following is a press release from MassWildlife, the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. As we begin to get calls about baby turtles and baby seals, we thought this message was particularly appropriate. LEAVE YOUNG WILDLIFE ALONE! The arrival of spring means the arrival of newborn and just-hatched wildlife. These youngsters soon venture into […]
Don’t Feed Wild Dolphins!
Dolphins Need Our Help. Serious and even fatal dolphin injuries from interactions with recreational fishing gear and boats are on the rise. You can prevent injuries to dolphins and other sea life – and have a better day on the water – by following a few tips designed to protect marine animals. The following “Best […]
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Spotty has taken “new year, new me” to a whole new level! Nearly 3 months since admit, this little overachiever has officially QUADRUPLED their initial
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Time for an update on Nutty Buddy: We're still in the midst of lungworm treatments and the breathing complications that come with it, but overall