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National Marine Life Center Founded in 1995, the National Marine Life Center is an independent, non-profit organization. We reha
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Thank you, Dr. Heather Burton! 🌍 On Thursday, the Professor and Chair of Marine Science, Safety & Environmental Protecti...
10/18/2026

Thank you, Dr. Heather Burton! 🌍 On Thursday, the Professor and Chair of Marine Science, Safety & Environmental Protection at Massachusetts Maritime Academy took us aboard research cruises from the Southern Ocean to the Bering Sea, and showed how that fieldwork comes to life for her students. Thank you to everyone who joined us in person and online!

🐬 Up next in our Fall Speaker Series: Emily Millen of IFAW's Marine Mammal Rescue & Research team presents "Cape Cod Stranding Hotspot: Recent Events and Trends"
📅 Thursday, October 22 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 In person at NMLC or online
🎟️ $5/person, pay online or at the door: nmlc.org/events

See you Thursday! 💙

What a morning! Thank you to the runners, supporters and volunteers who came out for our 16th annual Feet for Flippers 5...
10/17/2026

What a morning! Thank you to the runners, supporters and volunteers who came out for our 16th annual Feet for Flippers 5K, supporting NMLC's rehabilitation, science, and education work.

Thirty-one years of this mission, and it still comes down to a community showing up! Thank you to every participant, donor, volunteer, and to our timing company, Kick to the Finish

To check your results online and view your finish line photos, please visit the RunSignUp page. Full NMLC gallery, including registration, medals and behind the scenes photos, coming soon to www.nmlc.org! Share your favorite photos from today in the comments below 👇

🌞 Good morning, runners,walkers, and ocean champions! Today’s the day - our Annual Feet for Flippers 5K is finally here!...
10/17/2026

🌞 Good morning, runners,walkers, and ocean champions!
Today’s the day - our Annual Feet for Flippers 5K is finally here!
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, walking with friends, or cheering from the sidelines, THANK YOU for being part of this year!

👟 Remember same day registration is still available!
📍 Race starts under the Cape Cod Railroad Bridge, promptly at 10:00 am
✨ Every step you take supports marine animal rescue, rehabilitation and education.
📸 Don’t forget to share your race day snapshots and tag us - we would love to see your photos!

⏰ 1 DAY until the Feet for Flippers 5K!Running with us tomorrow? Here’s what you need to know:🚗 Parking: Buzzards Bay Re...
10/16/2026

⏰ 1 DAY until the Feet for Flippers 5K!

Running with us tomorrow? Here’s what you need to know:
🚗 Parking: Buzzards Bay Recreation Area lot off Main Street
🕗 Check-in and registration open at 9:00 am at 120 Main Street, Buzzards Bay
📍 Race starts under the Cape Cod Railroad Bridge, promptly at 10:00 am
🐢 Arrive early! Our Discovery Center also opens at 9:00 am, so drop in before or after the race to learn about the animals you’re running for.
🌧️ Rain or shine!

Last chance to register: online registration closes tonight at 11:59 pm at nmlc.org/events. Day-of registration opens at 9:00 am on race morning for an increased price.

👟 2 DAYS until our 5k race day!Our course is USATF-certified with professional chip timing! Stick around after you finis...
10/15/2026

👟 2 DAYS until our 5k race day!
Our course is USATF-certified with professional chip timing! Stick around after you finish or make a morning of it: our Discovery Center opens at 9:00 am, so come early and say hi before the race or stop by after! Register today at nmlc.org/events.

🌊 3 DAYS left! Can’t make it Saturday? Join us virtually! Run or walk your 5K wherever you are and submit your time by O...
10/14/2026

🌊 3 DAYS left! Can’t make it Saturday? Join us virtually! Run or walk your 5K wherever you are and submit your time by October 18. Same mission, your own course. Sign up at nmlc.org/events.

🐢 4 DAYS until the Feet for Flippers 5K! Join us Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 am in Buzzards Bay to run or walk for res...
10/13/2026

🐢 4 DAYS until the Feet for Flippers 5K! Join us Saturday, October 17 at 10:00 am in Buzzards Bay to run or walk for rescued sea turtles and seals. Every dollar supports rehabilitation and education here at NMLC. Register now nmlc.org/events

🌍 From the Bering Sea to the Gulf of Mexico — this Thursday's speaker has done fieldwork nearly everywhere. Dr. Heather ...
10/12/2026

🌍 From the Bering Sea to the Gulf of Mexico — this Thursday's speaker has done fieldwork nearly everywhere. Dr. Heather Burton, Professor and Chair of the Marine Science, Safety & Environmental Protection Department at Massachusetts Maritime Academy, shares stories from research cruises across the Southern, Pacific, and Atlantic Oceans, and explains how that experience shapes the hands-on courses she teaches students in Bermuda, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Maine.

📅 Thursday, October 15 | 5:30–6:30 PM
📍 National Marine Life Center, 120 Main St, Buzzards Bay, MA
🎟️ $5/person — tickets at nmlc.org/events

📚🌊 Join us for Book Club! This month we’re diving into The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson, the National Book Award–winni...
10/11/2026

📚🌊 Join us for Book Club! This month we’re diving into The Sea Around Us by Rachel Carson, the National Book Award–winning classic that takes readers from the ocean’s origins to its deepest trenches. Come share your thoughts on Saturday, October 24, from 4:30 to 5:15 pm, in person or online. All are welcome, whether you’ve finished the book or are still swimming through it! More info at nmlc.org/events.

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