Posts by Sarah McCormack
The Unlikely Adventure of Shoebert, a Young Grey Seal Who Visited an Industrial Park Pond
Credit: Seacoast Science Center In mid-September, our stranding partners in northern Massachusetts were inundated with reports of a young male grey seal who was seen in a pond…of a busy office park! While this pond technically connects to the ocean, this seal had to travel all the way up a connecting river and through a…
Read MoreMarine Animal Rescue and Response: Tales From the Field
Hi! My name is Sarah and I am the coordinator for WDC’s newest program – Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR)! I want to thank everyone who has sent encouraging messages, made generous donations, and supported us as get this program up and running during this first year of helping stranded seals, whales, and dolphins!…
Read MoreMeet the 2022 Interns: Alexi Archer
I am thrilled to welcome Alexi to WDC as the newest member of our Marine Animal Rescue and Response team. Alexi, who recently completed her master’s degree in marine science, has ample experience with community outreach, with an emphasis on human-marine mammal interactions – a skill we will rely on as we spread the word…
Read MoreMeet the 2022 Interns: JJ Cruz
I’m excited to introduce WDC’s first ever Marine Animal Rescue and Response intern, JJ! He may be new to the marine mammal response business, but his natural curiosity and sense of adventure have been on display with each field response. JJ’s extensive experience with wildlife videography and photography has already been put to good use,…
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