Tag: turtles

Red Bellied Cooters and NMLC

Jul 10, 2018 education

At The National Marine Life Center, we get to take part in a program during the Winter months called the Head Start Program! During this program, we receive a set amount of turtles to fast track three years worth of growth in just a few months. This may not seem exciting, but the species of […]

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Patient Update: November 27th

Nov 27, 2017 Bella

PATIENT UPDATE November 27, 2017           Seals 2             Sea Turtles 17 SEALS   Bella LugoSEAL– Bella is still doing very well! In preparation for our turtle season Bella was moved back to the pod. She is improving every day and eating more and more! Bella’s face is also looking better and we are so excited that […]

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Meet Our Fall Interns!

Oct 19, 2017 Cape Cod

Hi I’m Michaela W.! I’m from Raynham, MA and I am a recent graduate from the University of Rhode Island where I received a degree in Marine Biology. I am interning at NMLC because I am passionate about helping marine wildlife. In my free time, I love to go to the beach and hang out […]

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For the Love of Turtles Open House

Jan 29, 2015 arts and crafts

Join us for our February Open House and share your love of turtles! Explore the Discovery Center, write a marine animal valentine, make a marine animal craft, and enjoy games and refreshments. Tour our marine animal hospital and meet our 39 turtle patients. Education programs during the Open House are included with admission. DETAILS: When: […]

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Working with the Red-Bellies

Jan 25, 2014 Animal Care

Working with the northern red-bellied cooter hatchlings at the National Marine Life Center has been a real treat.  The hatchlings came to the Center on my first day of interning and were practically the size of quarters, but now after only a few months they’ve grown noticeably bigger.  Being able to care for and witness […]

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Harvest Splash – Let the hustle and bustle begin!

Nov 15, 2012 arts and crafts

Join us for our Harvest Splash Holiday Shopping Opportunity. Tour the Marine Animal Discovery Center and take advantage of the opportunity to learn about marine wildlife, strandings, recovery, and rehabilitation. There will be arts and crafts for the kids. Refreshments will be served and admission is FREE. Don’t forget to stop by the Gift Shop […]

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