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The Horseshoe Crab
The horseshoe crab (family Limulidae) is a strange creature that remains a fascinating topic for scientists everywhere. They are not “crabs”, but living fossils. Today, they still resemble their Jurassic relatives. They are some of the favorite food items of sea turtles along the East coast. There are five pairs legs under the horseshoe-shaped body. All […]
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Sam Eagle enjoying fish for dinner! Happy #sealsunday!
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Hello, and welcome back to…you guessed it, #FactFriday! Now its time for the facts! As you know, sea turtles can become entangled in fishing gear
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Happy #wishlistwednesday to one and all! The items for this week, that we are VERY much in need of, are water heaters for our native
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We are fast approaching our Arctic Seal Plunge! Join us for our second year of taking the plunge into Onset Bay to support marine life.
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🚨 New Patient Alert 🚨 Meet Yosemite! Yosemite is a male gray seal pup who was rescued by our friends at Marine Mammal Alliance Nantucket
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It's that time of year again. Valentine's Day is just around the corner. This day is usually celebrated with a loved one, for those who
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Happy #turtletuesday from NMLC's smallest patients, the Diamondback Terrapins!
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Take a look at our patient Denali during his rescue by our friends at ifaw!
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Come on by this afternoon to meet us, Castle Island Brewing Co. for the Meet the Fivers Event! It’s going to be loads of fun!
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Have a wonderful #sealsunday everybody!
