Category: Event News
Cool Stuff Dolphins To Kick Off Filming Of Its 2nd Show; children 6-12 urged to audition
Purple Turtle’s television production team will return to Cape Cod and partner once again with the National Marine Life Center (NMLC) to produce Cool Stuff Dolphins. The educational television program and web series’ second installment will include a new cast of kids and host, and will involve viewers in the exciting world of dolphins: The […]
Townsend Needs Your Help! Funding for SPOT Tag Prior to Release
Townsend is a juvenile male harbor seal that stranded on September 6, 2012 in Old Orchard Beach, Maine suffering from respiratory distress and cuts to his face and chin. He was transferred to us from the University of New England’s Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center on October 9, 2012. Upon arrival, discharge was observed from Townsend’s left ear. […]
Howland’s Release on Scusset Beach is a Success
On Tuesday, June 4th, at 6pm, the sun lit up the sky beautifully, a light pink dusk lurking in the midst. Cars piled into the parking lot of Scusset Beach, with the noticeable royal blue t-shirts of the NMLC staff scattered throughout, informing the crowd of Howland’s incredible progress over the past six weeks and […]
2013 Red Bellied Cooter Turn-In Measures Progress in MA
On Thursday, May 30th, endangered red bellied cooters from across the state gathered at the National Marine Life Center for their annual “turn-in”: a culmination of the Head-Start program. The Head-Start program works with local conservation organizations, such as NMLC, who welcome hatchlings in the fall and provide warm water and food for 8 months to promote […]
2013 Feet, Fins and Flippers 5K Recap
The NMLC would like to thank everyone who came to the National Marine Life Center’s 2013 Feet Fins and Flippers 5K! Despite the chilly weather, we had an amazing turnout. We are so thankful for the dedication of those who support NMLC! The race began promptly at 9am, with some finishing in less than 18 […]
Northern Red-Bellied Cooters release approaching- Getting a “Head Start”!
With all the diverse wildlife in Massachusetts, the Northern red-bellied cooter is one of the most beautiful…and endangered! The Northern red-bellied cooter population of Massachusetts lives more than 250 miles from the rest of the species who inhabit areas of Maryland, Virginia and North Carolina. Listed under the Endangered Species Act since 1980. In 1984, […]
We Have a Winner – 5K T-shirt Design Contest
We would like to send a big congratulations to Jennifer Tribou of Buzzards Bay, MA the winner of our first annual Feet Fins & Flippers 5K T-shirt design Contest. Jennifer’s design, pictured above was selected in a vote by our staff and volunteers. We loved this whimsical design and think it really portrays the National […]
April Vacation Events
If you’re still looking for something to do this April vacation we are having educational events for the rest of the week! Tomorrow, April 18th our animal of the day will be seals and sea lions! Friday, April 19th we will be learning all about turtles and on Saturday, April 20th we will be learning […]
Spring Splash Open House!
If you’re scrambling to find fun and educational activities for your child this April vacation, you can relax because here at the National Marine Life Center, we’ve got it covered. Join us for our April Open House, kicking off with our Spring Splash on Saturday, April 13th from 10-2! Your kids will be able to […]
Acting For Our Cause
The National Marine Life Center is excited to be hosting it’s very first Murder Mystery Dinner on Sunday April 7th and Monday April 8th! The play Murder “Seals” the Deal was written specifically for NMLC; inspired by our mission and commitment. The writer and producer of this engaging piece is dedicated volunteer Eva Schegulla. Eva washed […]
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🍨 New Patient Alert 🍨 Meet Rum Raisin! Rum Raisin is a female harbor seal weanling who was rescued by our friends at Seacoast Science
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