eNewsletter: May edition
Spotlight: Harbor seal
Each month we will dive into fun facts, stories, and updates with you, our whale and dolphin loving community of fin-tastic supporters!
Did you know?
- Sometimes referred to as ‘sea dogs,’ harbor seals have short snouts that resemble a dog.
- Harbor seal mothers hunt while nursing and leave their pups alone on land. When they return, they find their pup by listening for their unique call and when they get close enough sniff out their pup’s distinctive scent.
- True seals are found on both the East and West coasts, considered to be…
Subscribe and Learn Why We Need Your Help
Dive in each month to learn more about whales, dolphins, and how together we can protect them.
-
- WDC oxygen version 1
-
- save the whale – white text version 2
-
- save the whale – white text version 1
Our programs
Marine Mammal Rescue and Response (MARR)
WDC’s Marine Animal Rescue and Response (MARR) team is authorized by NOAA to respond to marine mammals as a member of the Greater Atlantic Regional Marine Mammal Stranding Network. If you see an injured or sick marine mammal, give them plenty of space (~150ft), keep dogs leashed, and call our hotline 617-688-6872 to report a stranding from Weymouth to Plymouth, MA.
Internships
Whale and Dolphin Conservation’s North American office offers a 12-week, entry-level Marine Mammal Conservation Internship to candidates with little to no prior experience. This opportunity will help to build skills relevant to the field of marine conservation while providing interns with insight into the inner workings of a non-profit as well as job skills transferable to any field.
Applications will open November 2024.
On average, a person who is employed in marine mammal conservation or research has completed three unpaid internships. Unpaid internships prevent many students from participating in this field. We are committed to only offering paid internships to increase access to this field.
International Face Equality Week
International Face Equality Week is May 13 through 19. Driven by personal experiences, WDC’s very own Autumn Hanscom, philanthropy officer, is a leader in her state and an advocate for the face equality movement. The movement supports individuals living with a mark, scar, or condition that affects appearance – and promotes a world where those with facial differences can live free from stigma and discrimination. We are committed to only offering paid internships to increase access to this field.
Subscribe and Learn Why We Need Your Help
Dive in each month to learn more about whales, dolphins, and how together we can protect them.