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New England Aquarium - Turtle Rescue Blog

The team at the Mystic Aquarium worked tirelessly to treat this animal and stabilize its condition. They rehydrated the animal but no improvements in its behavior or attitude were apparent. Quality of life for animals in rehabilitation is paramount. Despite therapy the seal's condition continued to deteriorate and euthanasia was determined to be the most humane course of action. The decision to euthanize an animal is never taken lightly.

by neaq 2009-04-16 17:21 birdshot · harp · seal · Mystic · Aquarium · x-ray · New · England · Marine · Animal · Rescue · Blog

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/sea_turtle_rescue_blog/2009/04/adult-ha... - cached - mail it - history

Climate Change and the Oceans

Global climate change is real and it’s happening now. From the Arctic with its diminishing sea ice to New England’s low-lying coastal areas to the Great Barrier Reef, the planet has heated up over the past century. CO2 levels are rising, and sea levels are too. Animals and plants are disappearing from some places and appearing in others. The oceans are a leading indicator of climate change — they are affected by climate change and they in turn affect the climate. As ocean stewards, the Aquarium supports important research on climate change and the oceans and a source of information.

by neaq 2009-04-13 12:50 Climate · Change · oceans · research · information · sea · levels · New · England · Aquarium · Boston · polar · bears · seals · right · whales · penguins

http://www.neaq.org/conservation_and_research/climate_change/ - cached - mail it - history

New England Aquarium - Marine Mammal Trainers Blog

As you can see, each seals' tongue is shaped a little bit differently. Here are a few of the seals that we have trained or are in the process of training the tongue behavior.

by neaq 2009-04-09 08:48 Cayenne · Lana · Reggae · Rochelle · Trumpet · New · England · Aquarium · harbor · seals · marine · mammal · trainers · cute · animals

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/marine_mammals/2009/04/104-flipper-lick... - cached - mail it - history

#93: Chacoda featured in the Boston Globe

All of our recent posts on toothbrushing seems to have attracted some attention, because on Wednesday, Feb. 4, Chacoda and I did an interview with the Boston Globe to celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month (it is also National Pet Dental Health Month).

by neaq 2009-02-09 12:23 Boston Globe · Chacoda · Erin · harbor seal · Harbor Seals · National Children's Dental Health Month · National Pet Dental Health Month · News · seals · toothbrushing · Video

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/marine_mammals/2009/02/chacoda-featured... - cached - mail it - history

#91: Toothbrushing 103: The Sonicare Brush

While Chacoda was regularly having his teeth brushed with the rotary toothbrush (and really great at it too), we noticed that there was some plaque build-up on his back teeth that, while not bad, just wasn't budging. So this past month I introduced Chuck to the Sonicare toothbrush with the hopes that it would just blast that plaque right off.

by neaq 2009-01-28 10:48 Chacoda · Erin · harbor seal · Harbor Seals · seals · teeth · toothbrushing · Video

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/marine_mammals/2009/01/toothbrushing-10... - cached - mail it - history

#85: Mirror, Mirror On The Wall ...

Not only does it look like Trumpet and Cayenne are looking at their reflections, but this mother and daughter pair strike the same pose!

by neaq 2009-01-14 15:19 Cayenne · Erin · harbor seal · Harbor Seals · seals · Trumpet

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/marine_mammals/2009/01/85-mirror-mirror... - cached - mail it - history

Seals Teeth Brushing 101

Everyday we brush the seal's teeth to prevent plaque, gingivitis and fish breath. We use regular toothbrushes from the grocery store and special malt-flavored toothpaste made for dogs and cats. (We did a number of taste tests and the malt flavored was the preferred choice for the seals - even over the seafood flavored!) We also have a mouth rinse that is applied directly to their teeth and gums. We haven't been able to teach them to gargle.

by neaq 2009-01-12 10:52 Dentist · Erin · harbor seal · Harbor Seals · seals · teeth · toothbrushing · Video · volunteers

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/marine_mammals/2009/01/83-tooth-brushin... - cached - mail it - history

Marine Mammal Training terminology

When I want to ask Chuck and Cayenne to go to their Name targets, I point to the targets (hand signal) while saying the word "Target" (verbal signal). Once Chuck and Cayenne touch their nose to their individual targets, I will say the word "Good" (bridge) and feed them some fish (reinforcement).

by neaq 2008-12-18 16:59 behavior · bridge · Cayenne · Chacoda · Chaconda · Erin · harbor seal · Harbor Seals · name target · reinforcement · seals · signal · training · Video

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/marine_mammals/2008/11/66-what-does-tha... - cached - mail it - history

Training harbor seal to wear webcam

Though the present version of our "crittercam" might be as unwieldy and awkward as Greg Marshall's first prototype, the chance to see what Chacoda and Amelia see as they move through their exhibit is exciting and fun.

by neaq 2008-12-18 12:40 Amelia · Chacoda · crittercam · Paul · seals · Video

http://www.neaq.org/education_and_activities/blogs_webcams_videos_and_more/blogs/marine_mammals/2008/11/68-sealcam.php - cached - mail it - history

NEAQ Picasa

Photo albums of New England Aquarium animals, people and events.

by neaq 2008-12-18 12:24 photography · sharks · rays · seals · fishes · environment · penguins · trainers · marine biology

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