Tag: intern
Amazing Seal Adaptations
I am one of the interns working at the NMLC this summer, and I am thrilled to have the opportunity of assisting in the rehabilitation of fascinating marine and aquatic species. I just finished my first year of veterinary school, and I am enjoying my time learning about the unique wildlife species that inhabit the […]
Greetings from Costa Rica!
Greetings from Parismina, Costa Rica! It has been an amazing first week here on the Caribbean coast. I am currently volunteering at a sea turtle conservation program through the International Volunteer Headquarters organization and we are working with Leatherbacks, the largest species of sea turtle. Leatherback sea turtles are considered the most critically endangered species […]
The Fat Lady is Singing
So this is it, my final days working here at NMLC. For those of you who might not know me, I signed on with NMLC as the fall/winter intern and have been working here on Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays since September. Before I started my internship here, my only significant accomplishment was graduating from college. […]
My Work at the NMLC
I started doing work with the Red Bellied Cooters a few short weeks ago. So far I’m loving it. I get to go home to my younger sister (who is a huge turtle lover) and brag about what I get to do all day. I started an internship here through my school. Instead of going […]
Sea Turtle Surprise
Before I started interning with NMLC I had never before considered working with sea turtles. It’s not that I did not like turtles but more simply that my attention was drawn to the flashiness of marine mammals. However, now that I have been working with the Kemps and Tide for a few months, I have […]
Thank you for a wonderful internship!
Three short months ago, At the end of May I went to start my internship, Down in Buzzard’s Bay My first day at the NMLC, Everyone was very kind They trained me for this summer, And they sharpened up my mind Animal care was very exciting, Helping out the turtles and seals Cleaning, water quality, laundry, And […]
On new experiences
I‘m far from the most eloquent writer out there, which is why I don’t post much on this website. However, with the other interns wrapping up their summer experiences with one last post, it seemed appropriate to write something. Saturday was the last day of my internship with the National Marine Life Center. This summer […]
An Intern’s View: Mermaid Ball 2013
The following was written by Marketing and Development Intern Will T. Thank you for such an amazing Mermaid Ball experience. It was great to see everyone out having a great time and supporting our cause. I can proudly say my first Mermaid Ball was definitely a highlight of my summer. While I had many other […]
Ike Takes Flight (so to speak)
The end of summer is approaching. The first thing that comes to mind is, where did the time go?! Didn’t I just arrive here at NMLC to embark on a summer journey that would ultimately teach me so much, not only about marine mammals and conservation, but about myself and my career goals? My last […]
National Marine Life Center
Happy Wednesday to all of our our amazing supporters! We are back at it again with another #wishlistwednesday posting! At the very top of the
National Marine Life Center
Happy #turtletuesday!! 🐢🐢 Victor and Daisy can go outside for adventure time once the weather warms up just a few more degrees. Come on, warmer
National Marine Life Center
Those galumphs, though. 🥰 🦭 #sealsaturday #greyseal #seals #greysealpup #wildandfree #capecod #rehabilitateandrelease #marinemammal #sealsofmassachusetts #homewardbound