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The Natural History, Biology, and Conservation of Loggerhead Sea Turtles
The Loggerhead sea turtle (Caretta caretta), is the largest hard-shelled sea turtle in the world (National Geographic). It is found in warm temperate and subtropical waters throughout the Mediterranean Sea…
Read MoreHeartworm in Phocids
Phocids, also known as earless seals or true seals, are common coastal marine mammals. Since 1972, seals have been protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act and are cared for…
Read MoreKemp’s Ridley: Biology, Natural History, and Conservation in Cape Cod
Green Turtle Biology, Natural History and Conservation
Osteomyelitis in Sea Turtles
The Principles of Ocean Literacy and How Marine Animals and Rehabilitation Can Help Teach Them
Plastic and It’s Impacts on Marine Animals
Teachers’ Workshop – Nature & Design: Connections Between Science, Engineering, & the Marine Environment (Virtual)
Summer Day Programs 2020!
The National Marine Life Center is proud to once again offer our Summer Day Programs – back bigger and better than ever before!
Read MoreSTEM: S is for Science
To define science or to explain what it is can be very challenging. Mirriam-Webster Dictionary provides multiple definitions but I think the most fitting is as follows… “Science: knowledge or a…
Read MoreTEACHER WORKSHOP: Go Under the Sea with STEM
Join us for this One-Week Institute for Middle and High School Educators! REGISTER ON-LINE: https://www.wadeinstitutema.org/2019-cape-cod-region-summer-professional-development-institute/ Go Under the Sea with STEM and Investigate Marine Life From Open Ocean to Coastal…
Read MoreSummer Day Program: Discover Marine Life !
Back by popular demand – “Discover Marine Life,” the National Marine Life Center’s summer day program. Dive into the world of marine animal biology and conservation as you spend a…
Read MoreLearning science…. You can help inspire youth!
Do you remember first learning about science? What was your experience like? Did you love it? Science. Technology. Engineering. Math. These “STEM” skills are important, both for individual success and…
Read MoreScience Education Matters!
“Oh, I hate science,” nine-year-old Sarah* stated matter-of-factly during a recent week long educational program at the National Marine Life Center. “But you’re here!” I said in surprise, “You’re in…
Read MoreWorld Oceans Day at New England Aquarium
Every year, on June 8th, the world celebrates World Oceans Day by taking into consideration the impact of our actions on the health of the ocean, and to help raise…
Read MoreTeachers’ Workshop: Inquiring Minds Want to Know – How to Use Marine Science and Technology in the Classroom
Grades 3-8 Educators: Join us for summer professional development! Join the Southeast region for the summer of 2018 and dive into inquiry based learning through this exciting course. During our…
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