Posts by Michelle Collins
Meet the 2023 Interns: Kaylee McKenna
I’m excited to introduce Kaylee McKenna as WDC’s summer Marine Mammal Conservation Intern. Kaylee has enthusiastically jumped right into joining our education programs and has thoroughly enjoyed introducing students to Delilah, our life-sized, inflatable North Atlantic right whale and getting them inside! We are happy to have her also supporting WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue &…
Read MoreSeal Rescued in Marshfield Released Back Into The Wild
For Immediate Release, May 31, 2023 PLYMOUTH, MA — A young male grey seal that was rescued from Old Rexhame Beach in Marshfield in April was released back into Cape Cod Bay on the evening of Tuesday, May 23rd. After being rescued on April 3rd by Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s (WDC) Marine Animal Rescue and…
Read MoreWDC conducts milestone seal rescue in Marshfield
For Immediate Release, April 10, 2023 MARSHFIELD, MA — A young grey seal was found resting on Old Rexhame Beach in Marshfield on Monday, April 3rd. The seal was reported to Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR) hotline by Marshfield’s Animal Control Officer just after 9 AM. They reported that the…
Read MoreWhale and Dolphin Conservation partners with local artist for art auction
PLYMOUTH, MA — Whale and Dolphin Conservation (WDC) has partnered with local artist Erik Simmons of Scituate, MA to offer a “One Whale of an Auction” of a hand-carved whale. The auction will be hosted on eBay starting April 3rd and ending April 12th, 2023. Proceeds from the auction will benefit WDC’s landmark Marine Animal…
Read Moree.l.f. Cosmetics announces new “porpoise-ful” initiative to benefit Whale and Dolphin Conservation
For Immediate Release, March 16, 2023 OAKLAND, CA — On the fins of its first television commercial and the success of its viral sensation Power Grip Primer, e.l.f. continues to fuel its eyes.lips.face.sticky campaign with their New! Sticky Shop Merch collection. “Power Grip Primer, the co-star of our big game TV spot, takes another lead role…
Read MoreWhy did the seal cross the road? WDC responds to a grey seal near Gurnet Point in Plymouth, MA
Grey seal is released from the kennel on the ocean side of Duxbury Beach For Immediate Release, March 9, 2023 PLYMOUTH, MA — A young grey seal was found in the road of Duxbury Beach Reservation near Gurnet Point on Saturday, March 4th. The seal was reported to Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal…
Read MoreWDC responds to stranded striped dolphin on Plymouth Long Beach, MA
WDC’s Stranding Coordinator, Sarah McCormack listens to the heart and lungs during a health assessment. For Immediate Release, February 23, 2023 PLYMOUTH, MA — A striped dolphin was seen swimming close to shore off Plymouth Long Beach in Plymouth, MA on Friday, February 17th. The dolphin was reported to Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s Marine Animal…
Read MoreDead Critically Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale Washes Up in Virginia
UPDATE – February 15,2023 NOAA released a statement with necropsy results which reads – “On February 12, 2023, a dead North Atlantic right whale stranded on Virginia Beach. The whale was identified as a 20-year-old, 43-foot male, catalog # 3343. A thorough multiagency necropsy was conducted and led by the Virginia Aquarium Stranding Response Program,…
Read MoreWhale and Dolphin Conservation Expands Marine Mammal Stranding Network Territory
The Whale and Dolphin Conservation team expands the Greater Atlantic Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network response territory. The Network assesses health, provides rehabilitation, and investigates the cause of death of marine mammals. We have good news for any whales, dolphins, seals, and porpoises in trouble from Weymouth to Scituate, Massachusetts! Whale and Dolphin Conservation is expanding its…
Read MoreClear WDC’s Amazon Wishlist for Giving Tuesday
UPDATE: We are thrilled to report that everything was donated off of our Amazon Wishlist except for 4 microscopes. Thanks to those who generously donated to our Giving Tuesday Wishlist Fund, we will be able to purchase those remaining items off of our list. THANK YOU to all of you amazing supporters! The holiday season…
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