Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center

Ever wonder what happens when you add pasta to salt water?  Well, join us to find out!  This Sunday, we will be sending 3 of our noodle-named seals back to sea.

Rigatoni and Capelli playing in the pool

Date:  Sunday, April 1, 2012 (Rain, Snow or Shine… fingers crossed for sunshine, though!)
Who?  Capelli d’Angelo, Rigatoni, Fettuccine* (*subject to change)
Kennel Door Opens at:  10:00 am (Be there early!)
Blubber Hits the Water at:  ~10:01 am (Blink and you’ll miss it)
Location:  Gilbert Place, on Biddeford Pool, Biddeford, Maine (as you enter Gilbert Place, veer to the left for public parking)Get Directions  Please drive carefully, mind speed limits and be respectful of the neighbors.  Thanks!

What to Bring:

• Cameras
• Good Vibes
• $1 donation (Just $1 buys a pound of food for our seals)
• All encouraged but not required.

UNE/MARC is a 501 (c) (3) not for profit organization that operates the only Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle rehabilitation program in Maine.  Last year the MARC treated over 90 seals.  We are currently preparing for Harbor Seal pupping season- our busiest time of year!!!  You can sponsor a seal by calling 207-221-4228, and donating today.  For information about UNE/MARC, to adopt an animal or to become a member, please visit us on the web at www.une.edu/marc, or call us at 207-221-4228.

MARC Merchandise and Clynk bags will be available at the release! Special Prices on t-shirts, sweatshirts and sweatpants!!! Come stop by the tent and visit!!! Cash or Checks only please!

Watch the latest movie about one of our past patients, just for fun:

Date:  Sunday, February 19, 2012 (Rain, Snow or Shine… fingers crossed for sunshine, though!)
Who?  Stinger (MARC 11-079 Pv)
Kennel Door Opens at:  11:00 am
Blubber Hits the Water at:  ~11:01 am (Blink and you’ll miss it)
Location:  Gilbert Place, on Biddeford Pool, Biddeford, Maine (as you enter Gilbert Place, veer to the left for public parking)

Get Directions

About Stinger:  Stinger arrived to MARC in July 2011, when an injury, likely caused by entanglement in line or netting, was in need of medical attention.  He’s now healed, in good body condition, and ready for return to sea.  He’ll be sporting a satellite tag, so we can watch his travels.

Join us for the release and post-release beach cleanup, to remove waste and prevent future animals from injuries like Stingers!

What to Bring:

• Cameras
• Good Vibes
• Garbage bags to collect trash (we will be bringing a stash, too!)

Special Request: Parking is at Gilbert Place public parking.  Please drive carefully, mind speed limits and be respectful of the neighbors.  Thanks!