Tag: phocids
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 Marine Mammal Protection Act and are cared for frequently in rehabilitation settings. Beyond human interference, seals encounter a variety of diseases and infections while in the wild. Parasitic infections are regularly found in […]
National Marine Life Center
Our Annual Food Truck Festival is TWO WEEKS away! Saturday, June 10th 11am-4pm! We heard you all last year so we've upped our game this
National Marine Life Center
🚨New Patient Alert 🚨 The pups are here! Meet Acadia, Haleakalā, and Kenai Fjords! All three are maternally dependent harbor seal pups, separated from mom
National Marine Life Center
Hello, it’s #FactFriday again! Today’s topic is on sea turtle hearing! In the beginning, sea turtles were believed to have little to no hearing due