Sea Otter
(Enhydra lutris)

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River otters swim belly-down showing little of their backs but sea otters swim belly-up floating high in the water!

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Week of 11 November 2012

New England Aquarium facility in Quincy cares for sea turtles that washed ashore in storm

http://www.patriotledger.com/mobile/x1292890768/New-England-Aquarium-facility-in-Quincy-cares-for-sea-turtles-that-washed-ashore-in-storm

Aquarium warms up stranded sea turtles; more expected after nor’easter (New England Aquarium)

http://bostonglobe.com/metro/2012/11/08/aquarium-warns-stranded-sea-turtles-more-expected-after-nor-easter/KiMiiSi7q9UTb67jAX9M8H/story.html

Stranded RI sea animals moved to Mystic Aquarium

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Stranded-RI-Sea-Animals-Moved-to-Mystic--177269561.html

SeaLife Center rescues sea otter pup (Alaska SeaLife Center)

http://www.ktva.com/home/outbound-xml-feeds/SeaLife-Center--177165281.html

SeaWorld Orlando returns 2 rescued sea turtles to habitat

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/11/2/seaworld_orlando_ret.html

Week of 28 October 2012

Juvenile otter rescued on the road—pup was likely looking for separated mother (Alaska SeaLife Center, Indianapolis Zoo, New York Aquarium/Wildlife Conservation Society)

http://redoubtreporter.wordpress.com/2012/10/24/juvenile-otter-rescued-on-road-pup-was-likely-looking-for-separated-mother/

SeaWorld releases manatee back into wild after rehabilitation (SeaWorld Orlando)

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/SeaWorld-releases-manatee-back-into-wild-after-rehabilitation/-/1637132/17104076/-/m400w8/-/index.html

In SeaWorld rehab, manatee Lil Joe reunites with old pal (SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld San Diego, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, Lowry Park Zoo)

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-10-23/news/os-lil-joe-manatee-reunion-20121023_1_seaworld-orlando-manatees-lil-joe

Conn. Mystic Aquarium to release 2 seal pups in RI

http://www.thehour.com/news/state__regional/conn-mystic-aquarium-to-release-seal-pups-in-ri/article_cc45b696-3dd2-5482-844a-3319e215f1b2.html

One spoiled rare turtle released off South Carolina (South Carolina Aquarium, National Aquarium in Baltimore)

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20121020/PC16/121029940/one-spoiled-rare-turtle-released-off-south-carolina

Aquarium seal pups set free on Sunshine Coast (Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre)

http://www.vancourier.com/travel/Aquarium+seal+pups+free+Sunshine+Coast/7402303/story.html

Unusual octopus specimen found in waters off San Pedro (Cabrillo Marine Aquarium)

http://www.presstelegram.com/breakingnews/ci_21787526/unusual-octopus-specimen-found-waters-off-san-pedro

Rescued sea turtle released off San Diego coast (Oregon Coast Aquarium, SeaWorld San Diego)

http://www.sandiego6.com/news/local/Rescued-Sea-Turtle-Released-off-San-Diego-Coast-174784191.html

Lowry Park Zoo releases manatee, calf back into the wild

http://www.tampabay.com/news/lowry-park-zoo-releases-manatee-calf-back-into-the-wild/1256694

Cincinnati Zoo releasing another manatee

http://www.kypost.com/dpps/news/local_news/cincinnati-zoo-releasing-another-manatee_7932018

Arctic walruses rescued from certain death enjoy turn in East Coast limelight (Alaska SeaLife Center, New York Aquarium/Wildlife Conservation Society, Indianapolis Zoo)

http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/arctic-walruses-rescued-certain-death-enjoy-turn-east-coast-limelight-photos

Week of 7 October 2012

50-foot whale found dead in Boston Harbor (New England Aquarium)

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2012/10/08/50-foot-whale-found-dead-in-boston-harbor/

Recovered seal returned to Unalaska waters (Alaska SeaLife Center)

http://www.alaskapublic.org/2012/10/01/recovered-seal-returned-to-unalaska-waters/

Aquarium: Freed leatherback turtle sea turtle appears to be doing well (New England Aquarium)

http://www.boston.com/metrodesk/2012/09/28/aquarium-freed-leatherback-sea-turtle-appears-doing-well/aS6WuqHt9E52OYGmoKjOGJ/story.html

SeaWorld San Diego and San Diego Zoo Global conservation program recognized with national award

http://www.imperialvalleynews.com/index.php/news/national-news/1762-seaworld-san-diego-and-san-diego-zoo-global-conservation-program-recognized-with-national-award.html

Sea lion who survived two gunshot wounds now on exhibit at Indianapolis Zoo

http://www.fox59.com/news/wxin-sea-lion-ray-indianapolis-zoo-moss-landing-harbor-sea-lion-who-survived-two-gunshot-wounds-now-on-ex-20120926,0,7485679.column

Beached whale euthanized on Wallops (Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center)

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120927/ESN01/309270048/Beached-whale-euthanized-Wallops

Week of 16 September 2012

Restoring endangered coral in the Caribbean (Shedd Aquarium)

http://newswatch.nationalgeographic.com/2012/09/07/restoring-endangered-coral-in-the-caribbean-shedd-aquarium-and-the-secore-foundation/

Green sea turtle healing after successful surgery (Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo)

http://bernews.com/2012/09/green-sea-turtle-healing-after-successful-surgery/

Whales continuing to receive round-the-clock care at SeaWorld Orlando

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/sep/09/whales-continuing-to-receive-round-the-clock-at/

Rescued seal pup gains its freedom (Vancouver Aquarium)

http://www.timescolonist.com/technology/Rescued+seal+gains+freedom/7229068/story.html

Week of 9 September 2012

Shark bitten sea turtle returns to the ocean (South Carolina Aquarium)

http://islandconnectionnews.com/?p=5559

Otter rescued from Main Beach Monday treated and will be released back into wild (Monterey Bay Aquarium)

http://www.montereyherald.com/local/ci_21420014/otter-rescued-from-main-beach-monday-treated-and

SeaWorld Orlando rescues injured manatee

http://www.cfnews13.com/content/news/cfnews13/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/8/29/seaworld_orlando_res.html

Photos: Mystic Aquarium releases baby seal

http://groton.patch.com/articles/photos-mystic-aquarium-releases-baby-seal-1925389b#photo-11116972

Virginia Aquarium team to release turtle today

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/virginia-aquarium-team-release-turtle-today

Virginia Aquarium team to release turtle today

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/09/virginia-aquarium-team-release-turtle-today

Week of 26 August 2012

Adult loggerhead turtle rescued by SeaWorld from Indian River lagoon (SeaWorld Orlando)

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120807/NEWS01/120807020/Adult-loggerhead-turtle-rescued-by-SeaWorld-from-Indian-River-Lagoon?odyssey=nav|head

Rehabilitated manatee gives birth at zoo (Lowry Park Zoo)

http://seminoleheights.patch.com/articles/rehabilitated-manatee-gives-birth-at-zoo

Sea turtle found on Oregon Coast to start journey back to wild (Oregon Coast Aquarium)

http://www.katu.com/news/local/166054516.html

Rescued dolphin released near Sarasota (Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium)

http://www.fox4now.com/news/166117276.html

Wilson the manatee, others return to Mobile Bay (SeaWorld Orlando)

http://mdjonline.com/view/full_story/19875220/article-Wilson-the-manatee--others-return-to-Mobile-Bay-?instance=secondary_story_left_column

Manatee’s capture a key find for scientists (SeaWorld Orlando)

http://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/20120820/APN/1208200661

Orphaned otters find a home (Monterey Bay Aquarium, Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium)

http://www.audubonmagazine.org/articles/conservation/orphaned-otters-find-home?page=2

SeaWorld calls in the Navy to help rescue rare turtle (SeaWorld San Diego, Oregon Coast Aquarium)

http://www.cbs8.com/story/19346802/seaworld-calls-in-the-navy-to-help-rescue-rare-turtle

Nearly 20 sea turtles released (North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores)

http://www.jdnews.com/articles/turtles-107485-atlantic-beach.html

Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean (South Carolina Aquarium)

http://www2.counton2.com/news/2012/aug/16/6/sea-turtles-return-atlantic-ocean-ar-4351410/

Sea turtle, bitten by shark, is now one of two turtles getting released

http://www.abcnews4.com/story/19291602/sea-turtles-about-to-return-to-the-atlantic-ocean

Week of 12 August 2012

Endangered birds released into local wetlands (SeaWorld, San Diego Zoo)

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Endangered-Clapper-Rails-Released-Into-Marsh-SeaWorld-163135926.html

Gallant effort made to save stranded dolphin (National Aquarium)

http://www.mdcoastdispatch.com/articles/2012/07/20/Top-Stories/Gallant-Effort-Made-To-Save-Stranded-Dolphin-

Beached whale in Stonington dies (Mystic Aquarium)

http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/news/local/Beached-Whale-in-Stonington-163399176.html

Rescued manatee gives birth to calf at SeaWorld Orlando

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120723/NEWS01/120723022/Rescued-manatee-gives-birth-manatee-calf-SeaWorld-Orlando?odyssey=nav|head

Injured porpoise rescued from beach in Esquimalt (Vancouver Aquarium)

http://www.globaltvbc.com/injured+porpoise+rescued+from+beach+in+esquimalt/6442686082/story.html

Vancouver Aquarium caring for injured sea otter found on U.S. beach

http://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/vancouver-aquarium-caring-for-injured-sea-otter-found-on-u-s-beach-1.903561

Aquarium releases seven sea turtles after months of treatment (New England Aquarium)

http://articles.boston.com/2012-08-04/metro/33018134_1_sea-turtles-connie-merigo-hypothermic

SeaWorld Orlando returns manatee, newborn calf to Merritt Island

http://www.baynews9.com/content/news/baynews9/on-the-town/article.html/content/news/articles/cfn/2012/8/4/seaworld_orlando_ret.html

SeaWorld Orlando releases rehabilitated sea turtles

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2012-08-01/news/os-seaworld-orlando-releases-sea-turtles-20120801_1_sea-turtles-hawksbill-seaworld-orlando

Pacman the sea turtle rehabilitated in Va. and released (Virginia Aquarium)

http://wtvr.com/2012/07/27/pacman-the-sea-turtle-rehabilitated-in-va-and-released/

FAU and Georgia Aquarium to conduct first study of key immune cells of bottlenose dolphins and response to environmental stressors

http://www.newswise.com/articles/fau-and-georgia-aquarium-to-conduct-first-study-of-key-immune-cells-of-bottlenose-dolphins-and-response-to-environmental-stressors

Two walrus calve orphans head to Seward (Alaska SeaLife Center)

http://www.ktva.com/home/outbound-xml-feeds/Two-Walrus-Calve-Orphans-Head-to-Seward--164362756.html

Back to nature: Boat-injured manatee recovers, returned to Marco Island waters (Lowry Park Zoo)

http://www.marconews.com/news/2012/jul/30/manatee-release-lowry-park-tampa-marco-island-caxy/

Virginia Beach volunteers count dolphins (Virginia Aquarium)

http://www.wvec.com/news/local/Virginia-Beach-volunteers-count-dolphins-164143976.html

Week of 22 July 2012

Coast guard crew rescues injured loggerhead turtle (Florida Aquarium)

http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2012-06-28/Coast-Guard-crew-rescues-injured-loggerhead-turtle

Stranded sea turtle recovering at Oregon Coast Aquarium

http://kezi.com/news/local/249558

Dead manatee, live calf found near Bayshore Boulevard (Lowry Park Zoo)

http://www.tampabay.com/news/weather/hurricanes/dead-manatee-live-calf-found-near-bayshore-boulevard/1237268

First-ever baby beluga comes to Alaska SeaLife Center

http://www.alaskadispatch.com/article/first-ever-baby-beluga-comes-alaska-sealife-center

Orphaned sea lion pups need round-the-clock feeding (SeaWorld San Diego)

http://www.cbs8.com/story/18841059/orphaned-sea-lion-pups-need-round-the-clock-feeding

Rescued injured manatee is pregnant (SeaWorld Orlando)

http://www.local10.com/thats-life/Rescued-injured-manatee-is-pregnant/-/1716786/15155446/-/si2so9z/-/index.html

Rehabilitated green sea turtle released by the Aquarium of the Pacific swims over 500 miles

http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/rehabilitated-green-sea-turtle-swims-over-500-miles/

Howard the turtle back home in the waves (Florida Aquarium)

http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2012/jul/12/howard-the-turtle-back-home-in-the-waves-ar-429499/

Biologists hope to find two manatees that lost their tracking tags (SeaWorld Orlando, Columbus Zoo and Aquarium)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2012/jul/11/biologists-hope-to-find-two-manatees-that-lost/

APNewsBreak: Beluga had numerous infections (Alaska SeaLife Center, Georgia Aquarium, John G. Shedd Aquarium, SeaWorld San Diego)

http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5hPRehbFNnQNKpySLDEzTp7ILSpaQ?docId=faf5ff0c4c614530b811a6703644b240

Week of 10 June 2012

SeaWorld (Orlando) releases rescued manatee in Merritt Island

http://news.brevardtimes.com/2012/06/seaworld-releases-rescued-manatee-in.html

Endangered whales on path to recovery (New England Aquarium)

http://www.montrealgazette.com/technology/Endangered+whales+path+recovery/6761443/story.html

Endangered Mass. turtles to be released in warmer waters (New England Aquarium)

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120611/NEWS/120619975/-1/NEWS01

Beached bottlenose dolphin rescued from longboat Key (Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium)

http://westchase.patch.com/articles/beached-bottlenose-dolphin-rescued-from-longboat-key

Rehabilitated sea turtle to move to national aquarium (Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium)

http://www.wmbfnews.com/story/18717300/georgia-sea-turtle-center-to-send-turtle-to-national-aquarium

Beached whale found on White Rock Beach south of Vancouver (Vancouver Aquarium)

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/06/12/bc-beached-whale-vancouver.html?cmp=rss

Hunt on to find whose fishing gear snared whale (Vancouver Aquarium)

http://www.theprovince.com/travel/Hunt+find+whose+fishing+gear+snared+whale/6780352/story.html

Blacktip sharks studies off Boca Grande Pass (Mote Marine Aquarium/Florida Aquarium)

http://www.news-press.com/article/20120612/GREEN/306120008/Exclusive-Blacktip-sharks-studied-off-Boca-Grande-Pass?odyssey=tab%7Ctopnews%7Ctext%7CHome

Week of 27 May 2012

Study Compares Mercury Levels In Wild vs. Captive Dolphins (National Aquarium)

http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1112540534/study-compares-mercury-levels-in-wild-vs-captive-dolphins/

Baby dolphin saved by SeaWorld Orlando rescue team: Newborn getting special care

http://www.examiner.com/article/baby-dolphin-saved-by-seaworld-orlando-rescue-team-newborn-getting-special-care

Rescue effort unable to save stranded whale (Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo)

http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20120601/NEWS/706019997

The first Zoo/Aquarium New York Times series article is out:

http://www.nytimes.com/2012/05/28/science/zoos-bitter-choice-to-save-some-species-letting-others-die.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

Week of 13 May 2012

S.C. Aquarium to return two rehabilitated loggerhead sea turtles to sea Friday

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20120516/PC16/120519330&slId=1

Vancouver Aquarium becomes permanent home of rescued porpoise (with video)

http://www.vancouversun.com/travel/Vancouver+Aquarium+becomes+permanent+home+rescued+porpoise+with+video/6626830/story.html

Aquarium rehabilitates endangered green sea turtle (Aquarium of the Pacific)

http://www.everythinglongbeach.com/aquarium-rehabilitates-endangered-green-sea-turtle/

Aquarium researchers release hundreds of endangered darters, more than doubling population (Tennessee Aquarium)

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c1426d51d7c347208111e9ac81af33a1/TN--Endangered-Fish/

Week of 15 April 2012

Sea World rescues manatee north of Vero Beach

http://news.brevardtimes.com/2012/04/sea-world-rescues-manatee-north-of-vero.html

Why can't manatees avoid boats? It's not their hearing (Mote Marine Aquarium)

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/47030790/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.T4cI6dlkWa8

Week of 8 April 2012

SeaWorld rescues 3-day-old sandhill crane

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/SeaWorld-rescues-3-day-old-sandhill-crane/-/1637132/10159882/-/whq9c4z/-/

Sarasota lab treating tiny loggerhead turtle (Mote Marine Aquarium)

http://www.weartv.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.fl/334293e8-www.weartv.com.shtml

Week of 1 April 2012

Orphaned Alaska sea otter pup rescued (Alaska Sealife Center)

http://www.thenewstribune.com/2012/03/16/2070165/stranded-sea-otter-pup-rescued.html

Dead whale removed from Crane Beach (New England Aquarium)

http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1690522268/Dead-whale-removed-from-Crane-Beach

SeaWorld rescues beached pups

http://www.ktla.com/news/landing/kswb-seaworld-rescues-beached-pups-20120316,0,4368047.story

Rehabilitated seal to be released in Charlestown (Mystic Aquarium)

http://www.boston.com/news/local/rhode_island/articles/2012/03/20/rehabilitated_seal_to_be_released_in_charlestown/

Two sea lions are assisted in La Jolla (SeaWorld San Diego)

http://lajolla.patch.com/articles/two-sea-lions-are-assisted-in-la-jolla-by-seaworld-san-diego-and-lifeguards

Harp seal being released Thursday from Charlestown Beach (Mystic Aquarium)

http://narragansett.patch.com/articles/harp-seal-being-released-thursday-from-charlestown-beach

Orphaned Alaskan bear cubs make Detroit Zoo debut

http://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/orphaned-alaskan-bear-cubs-1394803.html

Photos: Mystic Aquarium releases harp seal

http://stonington.patch.com/articles/photos-mystic-aquarium-releases-harp-seal#photo-9396007

SeaWorld (Orlando) cares for sea turtles found on Brevard Beaches

http://news.brevardtimes.com/2012/03/sea-world-cares-for-sea-turtles-found.html

Rescued otter pup finds a home at the Aquarium of the Pacific

http://www.lbpost.com/news/staffreports/1309300387

Week of 18 March 2012

"Seymour" saved in a real-life dolphin tale (SeaWorld Orlando, Chicago Zoological Society, Mote Marine Aquarium)

http://miami.cbslocal.com/2012/03/10/seymour-saved-in-another-real-life-dolphin-tale/

Sea lion returns to ocean (SeaWorld San Diego)

http://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Sea-Lion-Returns-Ocean-Sea-World-142153263.html

Six sea lions rescued since Friday (SeaWorld San Diego)

http://www.nctimes.com/news/local/sdcounty/region-six-sea-lions-rescued-since-friday/article_b178fee3-855d-5c75-b19f-c0b816c0083e.html

SeaWorld releases rescued sea turtle in Cocoa Beach

http://news.brevardtimes.com/2012/03/sea-world-releases-rescued-sea-turtle.html

Sea turtle released after swallowing 4-inch fishing hook (SeaWorld Orlando)

http://animaltracks.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/03/16/10707021-sea-turtle-released-after-swallowing-4-inch-fishing-hook

Week of 2 March 2012

Gene therapy could help corals survive climate change (Mote Marine Aquarium)

http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=gene-therapy-help-corals-survive-climate-change

Sea lion wound suggests sharks in Puget Sound (Seattle Aquarium)

http://www.nwcn.com/news/141025093.html

Week of 19 February 2012

Increased shipping in the North could threaten whales (New England Aquarium)

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/story/2012/02/13/north-whales-shipping.html

SeaWorld stages dolphin rescue in Halifax River

http://www.news-journalonline.com/breakingnews/2012/02/seaworld-stages-dolphin-rescue.html

SeaWorld veterinarians remove bullet from California sea lion found shot on Oceanside beach

http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/41dae5605d5043a394220fa260e1e43c/CA--Sea-Lion-Shot/

Week of 12 February 2012

Marine experts helping dolphin (Mystic Aquarium)

http://www.wpri.com/dpp/news/local_news/south_county/marine-experts-helping-dolphin

Loggerhead research shows turtles congregate in same Gulf spots (Mote Marine Aquarium)

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120206/ARTICLE/120209667?tc=ar

SeaWorld to release rescued manatees back to wild

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/os-seaworld-manatee-rescue-release-20120207,0,4057609.story

Whales 'stressed by ocean noise' (New England Aquarium)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-16926005

Dead dolphin washed ashore on Nantucket (New England Aquarium)

http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120209/NEWS11/120209755/-1/NEWSMAP

Week of 29 January 2012

Shedd tries to save grouper, an endangered fish (John G. Shedd Aquarium)

http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=news/local/mathie&id=8517374

Stranded and orphaned, baby otter is nursed back to health (John G. Shedd Aquarium)

http://animaltracks.today.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/26/10241692-stranded-and-orphaned-baby-otter-is-nursed-back-to-health

SeaWorld caring for rescued dolphin from Panama City

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/dpp/attractions/sea_world/012712-seaworld-caring-for-rescued-dolphin-from-panama-city

Young turtles washed ashore in seaweed (Bermuda Aquarium Museum and Zoo)

http://www.care2.com/greenliving/endangered-penguins-bond-in-san-francisco.html

Week of 22 January 2012

Sea turtles arrive safely at SC Aquarium

http://downtown.live5news.com/photo-gallery/urban-wildlife/65476-sea-turtles-arrive-safely-sc-aquarium

Endangered sea turtle rescued on San Diego beach (SeaWorld San Diego)

http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/story?section=news/state&id=8505236

SeaWorld San Diego nursing endangered sea turtle

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/01/13/4185681/seaworld-san-diego-nursing-endangered.html

Endangered whales spied near LBC (Aquarium of the Pacific)
http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/events/Endangered-Whales-Spied-Near-LBC-137058393.html

Week of 8 January 2012

Third sea turtle fights for its life in aquarium care (Vancouver Aquarium)

http://www.ctvbc.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20111209/bc_turtle_fights_for_life_111209/20111209/?hub=BritishColumbiaHome

Mote Marine releases rescued sea turtle back into the Gulf off Longboat Key

http://www.bradenton.com/2011/12/12/3719868/mote-marine-releases-rescued-sea.html

Rare turtle to return to Gulf after trans-Atlantic trek (Mote Marine Aquarium)

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/ondeadline/post/2011/12/rare-turtle-to-return-to-gulf-after-trans-atlantic-trek/1

Killer seal virus found (New England Aquarium)

http://www.seacoastonline.com/articles/20111221-NEWS-112210372

Death of ringed seals in Alaska an unusual mortality event (Alaska Sealife Center)

http://www.ens-newswire.com/ens/dec2011/2011-12-20-094.html

Calf kept with injured manatee treated at zoo (Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo)

http://www2.tbo.com/news/news/2011/dec/30/menewso11-calf-kept-with-injured-manatee-treated-a-ar-341894/

Unusual turtle stranding season putting aquatic care center to the test (New England Aquarium)

http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20111230/NEWS02/112300322/-1/NEWSMAP

Sea otter released into Kachemak Bay (Alaska Sealife Center)

http://peninsulaclarion.com/news/2012-01-03/sea-otter-released-into-kachemak-bay

Sea turtle rescued on New Year's Day in Va. Beach (Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center)

http://hamptonroads.com/2012/01/sea-turtle-rescued-new-years-day-va-beach

Green sea turtle hatchlings from Delaware released into Gulf Stream in North Carolina (North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores)

http://www.delmarvanow.com/article/20120105/DCP01/120105008/Green-sea-turtle-hatchlings-from-Delaware-released-into-Gulf-Stream-in-North-Carolina?odyssey=mod|newswell|text|Delaware%20Wave|s

Lewes-hatched sea turtles released off North Carolina (North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores)

http://www.delawareonline.com/article/20120106/NEWS08/120106004/Lewes-hatched-sea-turtles-released-off-North-Carolina?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home

Boaters spot humpback whales in Virginia Beach (Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center)

http://www.wtkr.com/news/wtkr-boaters-spot-humpback-whales-in-virginia-beach-20120105,0,2294840.story

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