Category: Uncategorized
Marine Parasite of the Month-December 2021
This nematode, or parasitic worm, is in the family Anisakidae and is the only species in the genus Sulcascaris. Most members of the family parasitize aquatic mammals, birds, and fish but this one parasitizes sea turtles including loggerhead, Kemp’s ridley, and green turtles of all ages. It’s been reported infecting turtles in shallow waters in […]
Marine Mammal Parasite of the Month- August 2021 Answer
This month’s parasite was the Corynosoma enhydri, a member of the thorny-headed worm community that only has one definitive host, the sea otter. The only way to determine if a sea otter is infected is through a fecal diagnosis or through a necropsy since this parasite does not present any visual signs of infection in […]
National Marine Life Center
It's time for another #wishlistwednesday! This week we are looking to replace our boots that are used for personal protective equipment (PPE). These are one
National Marine Life Center
Hello everyone and welcome back to #sealsunday! Did you know our patients get weighed every week? Tracking weight is an important part of how we
National Marine Life Center
There's still time to sign up for our Feet For Flippers 5K! raceroster.com/events/2022/62812/feet-for-flippers-5k
National Marine Life Center
Hello, and welcome back to #FactFriday! We have exciting news…2022 marks the 50th anniversary of the Marine Mammal Protection Act! To celebrate, we are going
National Marine Life Center
We are back at it again with this week’s #wishlistwednesday posting! At the top of the list this week are waterproof bibs (of any color
National Marine Life Center
Check it out! It's this years race t-shirt logo. Thank you to volunteer Hanah C. for creating this unique design. ONLY THE FIRST 200 PEOPLE
National Marine Life Center
National Marine Life Center
Are looking for a way to give back? Come join our team! We are currently looking for interns join us from October to February to
National Marine Life Center
It's the best day of the week #sealsunday. This Sunday we are sharing our recent release video of Pepe the King Prawn and The Swedish