Category: Shoutouts
Catching Joy and the Blue Bunny help Save Turtles and support NMLC
Catching Joy was pleased to support the National Marine Life Center (NMLC) and host two children’s events at The Blue Bunny, a bookstore in Dedham, MA on March 25 and April 4. Founder and Executive Director, Joy Olaes Surprenant, read books about turtles and other marine wildlife. Joy, who serves on the NMLC Board, talked […]
Cars for Critters
Tired of getting into a freezing cold car because the heater’s on the blink? Are you ready to buy a new car – the model with the heated seats and the remote start option? Well, consider donating your old car to save sea turtles and other marine animals! Your car can generate cash for marine […]
USCG Officer Holds Reenlistment Ceremony at NMLC
“I, Allison Miller, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers […]
Someone is us….
Whenever I meet with people and show them around the National Marine Life Center, they inevitably say: “Wow, this is an awesome organization. You do great work. Someone should give you lots of money.” I’ve searched high and low to find that “someone.” With “Someone’s” help, the National Marine Life Center would have plenty of […]
Year-End Ways to Help
There’s still time to make a year-end, tax-deductible donation to the National Marine Life Center. Here are five ways to help. * Donate on-line, in person at 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, MA, or by phone at 508-743-9888. * Donate your vehicle, RV, or boat. Complete this easy on-line form; our partner “Donate 4 Charity” […]
Five Things We’re Proud Of
As 2010 draws to a close, I wanted to share with you five things that I’m proud of about the National Marine Life Center. 1. Our mission. We help animals, advance science, and teach kids (of all ages) to conserve our precious ocean resources. It’s important and compelling work, and your support allows us to […]
Lending A Hand
Our pools may not be ready to hold patients here at the National Marine Life Center quite yet, but that hasn’t stopped us from helping the New England marine life in need of rehabilitation. Our animal care technician Kate Shaffer spent two and a half weeks this December lending a helping hand to neighboring rehabilitation […]
Welcome Kate!
Kate Shaffer has joined the National Marine Life Center as our new Animal Care Technician and Facilities Coordinator. Prior to her post as Animal Care & Facilities Coordinator, Kate worked for Volusia County Environmental Management in Deland, Florida as the Manatee Protection Program Associate and the Marine Mammal Stranding Team Coordinator. Kate coordinated team response […]
Artist Profile: Lance Walker
“Lance was born in 1962 in Vallejo, California and moved to the Cape in early 2000 to explore a career in art. Primarily a self taught artist, he started painting in the late 1980’s after years of developing his drawing skills and working in architectural and technical drafting. “Lance’s only formal training came early in […]
Artist Profile: Priscilla Levesque
“I paint with transparent watercolor and casein. I usually work outdoors on location in order to accurately record the qualities of my subject. I portray the atmosphere, weather, contrasts of warm versus cool; bright versus subdued; light versus shadow; sharply focused foreground versus blurred distance. “By working on location I can capture fleeting effects such […]
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Good evening to all of our wonderful supporters! We are nearing the end of the year, which means....it's time to vote for NMLC's 2025 seal
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🍦New Patient Alert🍦 Meet Nutty Buddy! Nutty Buddy is a male grey seal yearling who was rescued by our friends at Whale and Dolphin Conservation
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We are absolutely loving the updates on our chilly Cape Cod sea turtles! Keep ‘em coming, The Florida Aquarium!