Category: Event News


Arctic Seal Plunge 2024

Join us on February 4, 2024 at 11 am at Onset Beach in Wareham, MA. Be sure to join us for a quick dip into Onset Bay to help raise much needed funds of our marine animal patients. Build a team –  there will be prizes for the team or individual who collects the most […]

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We are fast approaching our annual Arctic Seal Plunge! Join us on February 12th at 11 am at Onset Beach in Wareham, MA. Be sure to join us for a quick dip into Onset Bay to help raise much needed funds of our marine animal patients. Build a team –  there will be prizes for […]

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NMLC supporters go Arctic with plunge into Onset Bay

Frank Mulligan Wicked Local ONSET – National Marine Life Center supporters showed their support for Arctic seals by going a little Arctic themselves Sunday. About 50 intrepid souls participated in the NMLC’s first Arctic Seal Plunge with a jump into the Bay from snow-ringed Onset Beach. Over the past several years, NMLC has treated an increasing number of Arctic […]

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Funds raised for injured seals at Arctic Seal Plunge

Gillian English news@warehamweek.com Feb 27, 2022 Five cartons of Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and hot chocolate awaited those who showed up on Sunday morning, Feb. 27, at the Onset Bay Center, prepared to jump into ice cold water. With more than 50 sign-ups, the National Marine Life Center was already considering their first Arctic Seal Plunge […]

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Take the Plunge to Support Arctic Seals

On Sunday, February 27th, friends and supporters of the National Marine Life Center (NMLC) will take the plunge at Onset Beach in Wareham, MA to support the rehabilitation of Arctic and other seal species. Over the past several years, NMLC has treated an increasing number of Arctic seals, such as harp and hooded seals, that […]

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Open House! For the Love of Turtles

February Vacation Week

Do you love turtles? Have you ever wondered how the National Marine Life Center cares for endangered species of turtles like the Kemp’s ridley or the Northern red-bellied cooter? Have you got a turtle story to share, perhaps how you’ve helped them cross the road? Then join us… For the Love of Turtles, our February Open […]

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