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...
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Heartworm in Phocids
Phocids, also known as earless seals or true seals, are common coastal marine mammals. Since 1972, seals have been protected under the...
Read MoreKemp’s Ridley: Biology, Natural History, and Conservation in Cape Cod
Despite their status as the rarest species of sea turtle (superfamily Chelonioidea), the critically endangered Kemp’s...
Read MoreGreen Turtle Biology, Natural History and Conservation
Green Sea Turtles also known by their scientific name, Chelonia mydas, are one of seven different species of sea turtles. Chelonia...
Read MoreOsteomyelitis in Sea Turtles
Anthropogenic activity has endangered the survival of sea turtle populations worldwide. Commercial fishing, coastal development,...
Read MoreThe Principles of Ocean Literacy and How Marine Animals and Rehabilitation Can Help Teach Them
Since it was first introduced in 2004, the concept of “ocean literacy” has changed the way scientists and educators understand the...
Read MorePlastic and It’s Impacts on Marine Animals
In today’s society, the demand for plastic is largely driven by its convenience and practicality. However, as global plastics production...
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Teachers’ Workshop – Nature & Design: Connections Between Science, Engineering, & the Marine Environment (Virtual)
A Virtual Institute for Grades 4-8 Educators The ocean is filled with diverse and fascinating creatures that have adapted to survive a...
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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!...
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February Vacation Week 2020
Discover marine life with classes and fun for the whole family! Have you ever wanted to know how we feed our Marine Animal Hospital...
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The National Marine Life Center is an independent, non-profit 501(c)(3) marine animal hospital and science and education center. We rehabilitate and release stranded marine mammals and sea turtles in order to advance science and education in marine wildlife health and conservation.
