Category: Shoutouts


Introducing the NMLC Summer Interns Class of 2014

Animal Care

One of the most exciting parts of summer at the National Marine Life Center is meeting, working with, and educating the future generations of marine animal rehabilitators, scientists, educators, and development specialists that come to us as enthusiastic interns! This year is no exception, as we are preparing to welcome six new members of the […]

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Thomas C. McGowen Fund For Animals Awards NMLC with Grant Funds

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The National Marine Life Center in honored to report that we will be the recipient of $5,000 in funding from the Thomas C. McGowen Fund for Animals in 2014. The grant funds were awarded to NMLC in order to install seawater discharge piping in our marine animal hospital, and install a seawater cooling system on […]

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Elephant Conservationist Visits NMLC

elephant

Ivory belongs to elephants. Such is Jim Nyamu‘s conviction and he is so passionate about it that he is walking thousands of miles across Kenya, Nairobi, and now the United States to spread awareness about elephants. Did you know…. Ivory tusks do not fall out of an elephant. Ivory can only be obtained by killing […]

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We Have a Winner – 5K T-shirt Design Contest

Feet Fins & Flippers 5K

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 […]

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Welcome 2013 Summer Interns

Animal Care

The National Marine Life Center is proud to provide hands on experimental learning opportunities to aspiring students throughout the year! NMLC’s internship program provides students with real world experiences in  Marine Biology, Environmental Education, Animal Care, Rehabilitation, Marketing, Development, Communications, Fundraising, Non-Profit Management, and Facilities Maintenance. The Summer Semester is the most popular time for […]

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A Waterfall of Thanks – from the NMLC to you!

thank you

The National Marine Life Center has come a long way over the past few years, reaching some long time goals and making what seemed impossible possible. Looking beyond the long hours and the struggles, the NMLC is in gear and ready for the journey to come. With the holiday season in full swing, what better […]

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Shoutout to Kids Who Care

harbor seal

Kids (of all ages!) are responding to Townsend, sending get well notes, and making donations to help. Thank you! This week, we’d like to extend a special thank you to Ashley, who sent this note along with a gift of money. We’d also like to thank Mrs. Milot’s fourth grade class from St. Margaret Regional […]

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Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Auction Donors!

auction

This year’s Mermaid Ball auction featured an extensive collection of mermaid, pirate, ocean, and marine animal related items! From handmade quilts to whimsical home decor items to adventures both local and exotic, there was something for everyone! Thank you to our 2012 Auction Donors who helped to make the Mermaid Ball a wonderful success! When […]

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Thank You, Mermaid Ball 2012 Sponsors!

Antaeus Wealth Management

We had a wonderful group of sponsors for this year’s Mermaid Ball. Thanks to these businesses and individuals’ generosity, more of the monies raised will go directly to the National Marine Life Center’s marine animal rehabilitation, science, and education programs. When you patronize these businesses, please thank them for supporting the Mermaid Ball and the […]

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Girl Scout Project Helps Sea Turtles!

Girl Scouts

I have been a Girl Scout since I was in Kindergarten and just finished my last year in Juniors. The highest award a Junior Girl Scout can earn is the Bronze Award. I learned that sea turtles were endangered and decided to do my Bronze Award project creating a brochure that told people the dangers […]

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