Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center - University of New England
Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center - University of New England
Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center - University of New England
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
<strong>Marine</strong><br />
<strong>Animal</strong><br />
<strong>Rehabilitation</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong><br />
Spring 2011
A Decade <strong>of</strong> Growth<br />
MARC celebrates our 10 th Anniversary this summer. Our doors<br />
opened on August 13 th , 2001 and we’ve grown from treating 20<br />
animals a year to over 120 per year. Our staff has grown to<br />
include five full-time members and a team <strong>of</strong> veterinary<br />
consultants. Starting with a single volunteer in 2001 to a work force<br />
<strong>of</strong> over a hundred volunteers in 2011. During this period we’ve<br />
focused on enhancing our rehabilitation techniques, gaining an<br />
understanding <strong>of</strong> some <strong>of</strong> the diseases and illnesses affecting the<br />
animals we rehabilitate and procuring financial support for our<br />
programs.<br />
In our 10 th year, we are planning some fantastic changes. We<br />
have formed “Champions <strong>of</strong> MARC” - a volunteer fundraising<br />
group that is hard at work planning fundraising events to benefit<br />
our program. These events include a 5k “Frolic for Flippers” run, a<br />
benefit concert at the Seaside Pavilion, and a golf tournament, just<br />
to mention a few. We are also sending our MARC Education Club<br />
to more outreaches where they can educate the public on marine<br />
animal issues.<br />
As for the most important aspect <strong>of</strong> MARC, the animals, 2011<br />
has already proven to be a busy year with 5 adult harp seals, 6 sea<br />
turtles, 1 porpoise, 2 grey seals and a harp seal pup that was born<br />
in Maine. We are still treating many <strong>of</strong> our winter patients and<br />
already harbor seal pups are being brought in for rehabilitation.<br />
Harbor seals don’t usually arrive at MARC until summer. Last year<br />
was the busiest summer on record at MARC with over 80 harbor<br />
seal pups examined and this year will likely be even busier as we<br />
already have a record number <strong>of</strong> premature harbor seal pups<br />
undergoing rehabilitation. We are looking forward to what the<br />
future and Mother Nature might have in store for us in the<br />
upcoming months. We are busy training a record number <strong>of</strong><br />
interns, work-study students, and community and student<br />
volunteers for this upcoming season.<br />
In our 10 th year, we are embarking more into the online and<br />
social networking world…and will use these avenues to keep you<br />
informed <strong>of</strong> the fun events, volunteer activities, and animal<br />
highlights at MARC. We have updated our MARC <strong>University</strong> web<br />
page (www.une.edu/marc), created a Facebook page<br />
(http://www.facebook.com/#!/UNEMARC ) and have started a blog<br />
(http://blog.une.edu/marc/ ). In addition, this newsletter is the first<br />
<strong>of</strong> what will be a biannual publication to help keep you informed<br />
and involved in MARC. We hope that you will help support our<br />
efforts by attending our events, joining us as a volunteer, and<br />
helping to spread the word about MARC.<br />
I hope that you enjoy this first publication.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Contents<br />
[1] A Word from Our Coordinator<br />
[2] Stef, the Harp Seal Pup<br />
[3] Sea Turtle Release<br />
[4] MARCing the Years<br />
[5] Volunteer Spotlight<br />
[6] Research Spotlight: Pathogens<br />
[7] Beyond <strong>Rehabilitation</strong><br />
[8] Donors and Sponsors<br />
-<br />
STAFF<br />
<strong>Rehabilitation</strong> Staff<br />
Keith Matassa<br />
-<strong>Rehabilitation</strong> Coordinator<br />
Kristen Patchett<br />
-Senior <strong>Animal</strong> Care<br />
Technician and Volunteer Supervisor<br />
Shannon Prendiville<br />
-<strong>Animal</strong> Care and Lab Technician<br />
Emily Mercker<br />
-<strong>Animal</strong> Care and Water Quality<br />
Technician<br />
Asheley Simpson<br />
-<strong>Animal</strong> Care and Lab Technician<br />
Veterinary Team<br />
Dr. Gail Mason, D.V.M.<br />
Dr. Mark Mason, D.V.M.<br />
Dr. Michele Sims, D.V.M.<br />
Dr. C. Rogers Williams, V.M.D.<br />
Spring 2011 Interns<br />
Kelly Klingler<br />
Sarah Lafore – Lucchese<br />
Brian Robertson<br />
Keith A. Matassa, MARC <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> Coordinator<br />
<strong>New</strong>sletter Production<br />
Alyssa Barton<br />
Shannon Prendiville
<strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> Facts<br />
o<br />
o<br />
o<br />
Kemp’s Ridley<br />
(Lepidochelys kempii) sea<br />
turtles are the smallest <strong>of</strong><br />
the seven species <strong>of</strong> sea<br />
turtles. The ONLY place<br />
that they lay their eggs is<br />
Rancho Nuevo, Mexico<br />
from April to June.<br />
Harp Seal (Phoca<br />
groenlandica) pups’ white<br />
lanugo coat is not white, it<br />
is actually transparent. The<br />
coat not only acts as<br />
camouflage on the ice and<br />
snow, but helps to reflect<br />
the sunlight to keep the<br />
animal warm.<br />
Cetaceans (whales,<br />
dolphins and porpoises)<br />
“sleep” by resting one half<br />
<strong>of</strong> their brain at a time.<br />
While one half <strong>of</strong> the brain<br />
stays awake to make sure<br />
the animal breathes and<br />
alerts them <strong>of</strong> any danger<br />
in its environment, the other<br />
half <strong>of</strong> the brain rests.<br />
Stef, the Harp Seal Pup; A Rare Sight in <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong><br />
By: Alyssa Barton<br />
The little white ball <strong>of</strong> fur that sent the <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong> campus into a<br />
frenzy in February has been a wild ride. The vocalizations heard across campus<br />
were from Stef, the harp seal pup that was abandoned at birth in Sprucehead,<br />
Maine. She was admitted into the <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Center</strong> on February<br />
24 th 2011, when she was just a day old.<br />
Stef’s arrival at MARC took many people by surprise, harp seals are typically<br />
born in Canada so not only is it incredibly uncommon to find harp seals this far<br />
south but she is also the first harp seal pup to be treated at MARC.<br />
At MARC it is a daily task to provide the seals with food, exercise (swim time),<br />
vitamins, medications when needed and sometimes other special treatments for the<br />
staff to ensure that the animals are eating enough to maintain a healthy weight and<br />
strength. Since the harp seal pup is so unique, some routine tasks required<br />
amending. The staff and volunteers would never think to have backed down from<br />
the challenge! Stef’s presence inspired the use <strong>of</strong> feeding and treatment, methods<br />
not typically used at MARC, such as a new milk formula recipe and different feeding<br />
mechanisms.<br />
After spending the past few weeks in the center, the pup has made very good<br />
progress; she was given antibiotics to prevent a possible infection <strong>of</strong> her open,<br />
healing umbilical and medicine for stomach issues. Overall she is healthy and has<br />
a very playful personality. Her weight has increased; when she was on formula,<br />
she was consuming up to 4 liters per day; from which she gained 3 pounds a day.<br />
She has now switched over to consuming 6 kilograms (13.2 pounds) <strong>of</strong> fish a day;<br />
her favorite is capelin. She has even shed her lanugo! This thick white fur that<br />
covers the pups’ bodies after birth usually begins to shed around the first few weeks<br />
<strong>of</strong> life.<br />
o<br />
Hooded Seals (Cystophora<br />
cristata), have the shortest<br />
nursing period <strong>of</strong> all marine<br />
mammals. 3 to 4 days <strong>of</strong><br />
milk from Mom, and baby is<br />
left to start hunting fish on<br />
their own.<br />
The pup has been able to maintain some <strong>of</strong> her wild instincts and biological<br />
elements; as she was weaned <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> formula she refused to eat fish and<br />
experienced a decrease in weight but soon learned how to associate swimming<br />
with food. This routine is natural in the wild; when mothers are done nursing the<br />
pups, they go <strong>of</strong>f to find a new mate and leave the pups alone on the ice. The<br />
young stay on the ice sheet, without food, until it melts out from underneath them<br />
and they fall into the water where the instinct kicks in to begin catching fish. Stef<br />
loves to swim, on her back, and catch the live fish in her pool.<br />
Conservation Corner<br />
o<br />
Almost 90% <strong>of</strong> floating<br />
marine debris is plastic.<br />
Due to its durability,<br />
buoyancy, and ability to<br />
accumulate and<br />
concentrate toxins present<br />
in the ocean, plastic is<br />
especially harmful to all<br />
marine life. Please dispose<br />
<strong>of</strong> your plastic properly and<br />
recycle!<br />
Photo: Kylie Galliani<br />
With harbor seal pups, they are usually released once they weigh 50 – 60 pounds,<br />
and are in good health. Stef is well on her way to release!
First Sea Turtle Release <strong>of</strong> the Season<br />
By: Dr. Michele A. Sims, D.V.M.<br />
In mid-April, three <strong>of</strong> our six cold-stunned Kemp’s Ridley sea turtle patients were driven south<br />
for release back into the wild. All three turtles stranded in November <strong>of</strong> 2010, were triaged at the<br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong> Aquarium, and were then transferred to UNE’s <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
for treatment.<br />
“Cold-stunning” is a term that refers to stranding events that occur late in the fall season when<br />
sea turtles, primarily <strong>of</strong> the juvenile age-class, fail to make their migration south before the water<br />
temperatures around Cape Cod drop rapidly. When this occurs, the turtles suffer from hypothermia,<br />
which affects their metabolism and ability to perform normal functions such as swimming and<br />
foraging for food. This is similar to the effects we see in humans who are exposed to cold water for<br />
extended periods <strong>of</strong> time. The turtles then drift, <strong>of</strong>ten for days, before finally washing up on the<br />
local beaches <strong>of</strong> Cape Cod. By the time they reach shore, they are immune-compromised. Many<br />
suffer from pneumonia and multi-organ failure, as well as trauma incurred while floating into rocks<br />
and other objects along the way. Kemp’s Ridley (Lepidochelys kempii) sea turtles are the most<br />
endangered <strong>of</strong> the world’s seven species, making the work at MARC that much more important.<br />
Each individual turtle that makes it to release has the potential to contribute to a growth <strong>of</strong> the<br />
population.<br />
Two <strong>of</strong> the three turtles released were Pollux (#10-110Lk) and Theseus (#10-113Lk). Both<br />
turtles suffered only minor metabolic abnormalities and small abrasions so recovery was very fast;<br />
weeks instead <strong>of</strong> months. The third turtle, Apollo (#10-111Lk), had developed pneumonia which<br />
was treated with antibiotics and antifungals and monitored closely with regular radiographs <strong>of</strong> his<br />
lungs.<br />
All three turtles were nursed back to good health, were eating live prey and were considered<br />
ready for release. The only problem was that the water in <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong> was still too cold for<br />
release and will likely not be warm enough until August. However, the water along with southeast<br />
United States, within the normal migration route <strong>of</strong> Kemp’s Ridley sea turtles, was warm enough in<br />
April. Pollux, Theseus, and Apollo joined a caravan <strong>of</strong> approximately 24 turtles from the <strong>New</strong><br />
<strong>England</strong> Aquarium and other turtle rehabilitation facilities and made the journey south for warmer<br />
release-appropriate waters.<br />
Photo courtesy <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong> Aquarium:<br />
MARC sea turtles make their way back to the<br />
shoreline at their April Florida release.
MARCing the Years: Major Milestones in the History<br />
<strong>of</strong> the <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
2011 <strong>Animal</strong>s in Numbers<br />
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! "#$%!&'#(! "))*'*!&'#(! "#$+)$!&'#(! ,$'-!&'#(! .'/#0'#1&!! 2'#!/3$/('!<br />
4566!7)/#(!89#1:;#-
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT: Meghan Lynch ‘12<br />
By: Alyssa Barton<br />
Meghan Lynch, a <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong> junior, is a triple<br />
threat. Not only is she a highly skilled animal care volunteer at the<br />
<strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Center</strong>, but she also carries a wellrounded<br />
background under her belt; she is a MARC <strong>of</strong>fice workstudy,<br />
and the MARC Education Club President. Given that<br />
Meghan dabbles in each area <strong>of</strong> MARC, it makes her a future<br />
powerhouse in the field <strong>of</strong> animal rehabilitation!<br />
Meghan, like many other ocean-lovers, chose to come to the<br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong> because <strong>of</strong> the opportunity to volunteer<br />
at MARC, “I wanted hands on experience and to determine what<br />
[career] to do after graduation…and I wanted to touch a fluffy seal!”<br />
she added in jokingly. As a freshman, Meghan was fortunate to<br />
attain a position working hands-on with the patients as an animal<br />
care volunteer. Working directly with the animals is a favorite task<br />
for Meghan because, as she said, “it allows me to personally<br />
witness the different personalities for each animal which can allow<br />
the volunteers to better understand how to efficiently treat them”.<br />
As a sophomore, Meghan immersed herself in the MARC <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
where she learned how to complete and submit <strong>of</strong>ficial government<br />
records about each animal that is treated at the facility. This is a<br />
very important task that must be completed correctly on a regular<br />
basis. Meghan did such a good job as an <strong>of</strong>fice volunteer that<br />
the staff <strong>of</strong>fered her a work-study position as the Office Assistant.<br />
Lastly Meghan has been an active member <strong>of</strong> the MARC Education<br />
Club since her freshman year at UNE, filling both the role <strong>of</strong> Treasurer<br />
(sophomore year) and now President (junior year). The club focuses on<br />
outreach, education, and docenting for MARC; Meghan never refuses to show <strong>of</strong>f her skills as a tour-guide for visitors.<br />
In the three years that she has been involved in MARC, Meghan has generously contributed over 800 hours <strong>of</strong> her<br />
time.<br />
Thanks to our amazing 2010 – 2011 MARC volunteers<br />
Ann – Marie Allen Laura Dunn Linda Jordan Kendra Neidig Kimberly Tancrede<br />
Amy Anderson Samantha Ellis Cody Jorgensen Lauren Nickerson Allegra Tedder<br />
Sarah Arpie Brianne Emhiser Thomas Kalinoski Sophia Njaa Kat Ternus<br />
Megan Arsenault Jenifer Espinosa Molly Kelleher Amanda Noble Norman Thomas<br />
Courtney Bacon Ariel Evans Samantha Kelly Erin O’Reilly Zach Towne<br />
Alyssa Barton Brittany Foley Kelsey Kincaid Melanie Ostrowski Hayley Townsend<br />
Krysten Belanger Gillian Frisch Erin Klem Amanda Ouimette Scott Tribotte<br />
Julie Birch Kylie Galliani Jocelyn Koller Jennifer Patrick Jason Viggiano<br />
Tara Boag Taylor Gallupe Erika Kovacs Melissa Paulitzky Willamary Viste<br />
Jacqueline Boudreau Jamie Gasbarro Kristy Lank Stephanie Petrus Sarah Waterson<br />
Shelby Braese Katie Getz Stephanie Lee Kristin Potter Megan Welcome<br />
Sarah Brightman Erica Glesmann Gale Loescher Brittany Prior Ariel White<br />
Emily Bryzcki Elizabeth Graham Meghan Lynch Jessica Richter Catherine Wise<br />
Andrew Buckley Robert Green Jessica Lynn Bryan Robertson Taylor Witham<br />
Anne Caplin Nicole Greenwood Barbara Mackowiak Amanda Rosa Megan Wood<br />
Lindsay Carle Kelsey Gressani Maiglin MacLeod Kendrha Rosenfield Wendy Wyman<br />
Samantha Cash Angie Gust Lindsey Macpherson Alex Rubin Shelby Yahn<br />
Susan Chrisemer Kathleen Haggerty Margot Madden Penny Savoie Alyssa Yeager<br />
Katie Collier Royale Hardenstine Lisa Manchen Brianna Scimone Amber Zablowsky<br />
Sarah D’Amelio Darcy Herrick Stephanie Marshall Emily Serson<br />
Tiffany Davenport Kaitlin Hewitt Katie McDermott Lauren Shaw<br />
Ellen Davignon Kaitlin Hook Lauren McKenna Marissa Simoneau<br />
Melissa Davio Michael Huitt Jessica McMurrer Robert Slaktowicz<br />
Olivia Davis Nicole Hunter Brian Meagher Fabian Smith<br />
Rachel Donnolly Margaret Hutton Caroline Meagher Jaclyn Stone<br />
Lynda Doughty Natalie Ingram Lianna Montgomery Samantha Strauss<br />
Timothy Dubay Mallory Jacob Jessica Moore Chuck Talbot
Pathogen Identification and Monitoring in Seals and Other Free Ranging Mammals in<br />
Maine<br />
By: Courtney C. Wallace, Anna L. Bass, and Philip Yund<br />
<strong>Center</strong> for Land – Sea Interactions<br />
Numerous waterborne pathogens affect not only terrestrial animals, such as cattle, dogs, cats, and humans, but<br />
also marine mammals such as seals. The protozoans Giardia intestinalis and Cryptosporidium spp. are examples <strong>of</strong><br />
waterborne pathogens, which cause diseases known as giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis, respectively. Symptoms for<br />
both include diarrhea, dehydration and malnutrition. These symptoms tend to be more severe in younger animals,<br />
<strong>of</strong>tentimes leading to a greater degree <strong>of</strong> mortality. The focus <strong>of</strong> our lab is to not only detect infection in MARC seals,<br />
but also collect and test fecal samples from other wild and domestic animals in Maine in order to determine how<br />
many and what type <strong>of</strong> animals carry these protozoans. Once we identify carriers and the pathogen genotype present<br />
we can begin to develop a picture <strong>of</strong> how these protozoans are getting to marine mammals.<br />
So far, we have successfully detected Giardia intestinalis in both terrestrial and marine mammals. Terrestrial<br />
hosts include cows, coyotes, moose, mice, geese, turkeys and even an otter. By using molecular methods, we have<br />
been able to determine that the strains found in these animals are similar to those found in marine mammals. We<br />
have detected Giardia in both harp and harbor seals, not just from animals rehabilitated by MARC, but from areas all<br />
along the coast <strong>of</strong> Maine. We have found infections in pups as well as adults. We have also confirmed the presence<br />
<strong>of</strong> a new strain (Assemblage H) <strong>of</strong> Giardia intestinalis detected previously only in grey seals. Our research shows that<br />
this strain is also found in harbor seals. Further investigation into Assemblage H by our lab has found significant<br />
similarities between H and a strain found in wild deer mice, which may also provide a clue as to how these<br />
protozoans are<br />
transmitted among species.<br />
Although we have not detected any Cryptosporidium infections in terrestrial animals, we have identified an<br />
uncharacterized species <strong>of</strong> Cryptosporidium in harbor, harp and hooded seals. This uncharacterized species was<br />
previously identified only in ringed seals living far north <strong>of</strong> the Gulf <strong>of</strong> Maine. Although we still do not fully understand<br />
this new Cryptosporidium species, our research has revealed that this protozoan does indeed infect other seal<br />
species and extends further south than previously suspected.<br />
It seems that we are on the right trail in terms <strong>of</strong> uncovering the transmission pathway for Giardia and learning<br />
more about Cryptosporidium in seals. Eventually, if we can pinpoint the cause <strong>of</strong> these infections in marine<br />
mammals, we can then take the next steps to reducing water contamination and save a few more seals.<br />
Giardia and<br />
cryptosporidium<br />
have been observed<br />
in seals at MARC
BEYOND REHABILITATION: The Case <strong>of</strong> MARC 10–079 Pv<br />
By: Brianna Scimone with contributions by Dr. Dave Rotstein<br />
The MARC animal care team makes every effort to treat the patients, return them to good health and release them<br />
back into the wild. Unfortunately, despite best efforts, not all <strong>of</strong> the patients survive rehabilitation. When the animals<br />
die, the MARC necropsy team comes into play. A necropsy is an animal autopsy. The necropsy team examines the<br />
animal for abnormal findings that can be seen by the naked eye. They also look for any sign <strong>of</strong> human interaction that<br />
may have contributed to the animal’s death. During the necropsy, a report is produced using descriptions and photos<br />
from the examination. Samples <strong>of</strong> various tissues are taken throughout the necropsy and shipped to MARC’s primary<br />
pathologist, Dr. Dave Rotstein, and various other laboratories for analysis. While the pathologists analyze tissues, they<br />
reference the necropsy report and look at notes and information from both when the animal was alive and after it died.<br />
The samples and notes help the pathologist determine the cause <strong>of</strong> the animal’s death.<br />
A particularly interesting case was a male harbor seal (Phoca vitulina) pup, #MARC 10-079 Pv, during the summer<br />
<strong>of</strong> 2010. The seal pup was discovered by a fishing vessel and was brought to MARC by the Maine Department <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>Marine</strong> Resources Stranding Staff. Upon arrival, the seal had severe swelling in its rear flippers, a bleeding mouth,<br />
and respiratory crackling detected in the lungs during physical exam. Blood analysis also revealed low glucose levels.<br />
Due to the low responsiveness <strong>of</strong> the animal and declining condition, MARC <strong>Animal</strong> Care Staff and Veterinarians<br />
made the decision to humanely euthanize the animal.<br />
During initial post-mortem examination and necropsy, the necropsy team found ulcers and open sores causing<br />
inflammation in the mouth (ulcerative cheilitis*), nasal discharge associated with mites (catarrhal nasal acariasis*),<br />
and fluid draining from the ears (otic drainage*). There were ventral puncture and / or bite wounds from an unknown<br />
source located around the umbilical region and swollen front and rear flippers that had many small to moderate<br />
wounds and lesions. There were also a moderate amount <strong>of</strong> round worms found in the stomach (gastric nematodiasis*).<br />
The MARC necropsy team took over 30 histological samples that were analyzed by Dr. Rotstein and were<br />
instrumental in determining the underlying medical issues resulting in original stranding and subsequent decline <strong>of</strong><br />
health.<br />
Dr. Rotstein attributed the primary cause <strong>of</strong> illness <strong>of</strong> #MARC 10-079Pv to septicemia which is a systemic bacterial<br />
infection. Bacteria are spread through the blood stream and thrombi (clots) may form in vessels reacting to the<br />
organism; thrombi were observed in this pup. Inflammatory cells (neutrophils, macrophages, etc.) may also be<br />
increased with bacterial infection. In this pup, there was inflammation in the adrenal gland, known as adrenalitis. The<br />
source <strong>of</strong> infection may have been from the puncture wounds. The pup also had pneumonia (suppurative<br />
bronchopneumonia). Hypoglycemia (low glucose levels) detected in the blood work could have been attributed to the<br />
septicemia.<br />
This was a very interesting case that illustrates the close relationship between the rehabilitation facility that constantly<br />
strives towards the goal <strong>of</strong> the wellbeing <strong>of</strong> the individual through care and release and the veterinary clinical and<br />
pathology community. The determination <strong>of</strong> the causes <strong>of</strong> illness can enhance the rehabilitation effort by providing a<br />
better understanding <strong>of</strong> the reasons for illness.<br />
Photo: David S. Rotstein, DVM. Example <strong>of</strong><br />
a thrombus in the pulmonary tissue <strong>of</strong> the<br />
Lung in MARC 10-079 Pv<br />
*<strong>of</strong>ficial diagnoses provided by Dr. Rotstein after pathological examination
2010-2011 <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Center</strong> (MARC) Donor Report as <strong>of</strong> May 4, 2011<br />
(Includes gifts made between June 1, 2010 and May 4, 2011)<br />
Sea Turtle Club<br />
$1,000 and above<br />
Maine Veterinary Referral <strong>Center</strong><br />
<strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> Lifeline<br />
Pratt & Whitney<br />
York Harbor Inn, Inc.<br />
Harbor Porpoise Club<br />
$500 to $999<br />
Harry W. Konkel<br />
Oakhurst Dairy<br />
Hooded Seal Club<br />
$250 to $499<br />
Tammy Charles<br />
Anna Maria Doolittle Craun WC’85<br />
Anita L. Huizing<br />
Amy and Phillip Morse<br />
Beth and Stephen Sanders<br />
Grey Seal Club<br />
$100 to $249<br />
Juanita Alicea<br />
Bath-Brunswick Veterinary<br />
Associates, Inc<br />
Andrea Richards and Jeff Brinck<br />
Gail Bruns<br />
Mary Craig<br />
Vivian and Joseph Devendittis P’04<br />
Gail Crockett Dick WJC’66<br />
Ellen Duranceau<br />
Amanda and Charles Evans P’13<br />
Pat and Don Foote<br />
Gail and Andy Fortin<br />
Debra and David Hunter P’14<br />
Barbara and Paul Loescher<br />
Jennifer C. McDermott, MFA<br />
Mary Jane Quake<br />
Grey Seal Club (continued)<br />
Julie and Pat Sanders<br />
Holly Sault<br />
Renate Scholz Lague<br />
Carol and Bob Sherman<br />
Melanie and Joseph Solmos<br />
Monica and James Townsend P’13<br />
Harp Seal Club<br />
$50 to $99<br />
Colette Y. Bouchard<br />
Brownie Troop 49<br />
Coastal Studies for Girls<br />
Francis X. Coyne SFC’64, P’98<br />
Lt. Paul J. Farley, Jr. SFC’73<br />
Roz and Stefan A. Hershfield<br />
Susan Hillman<br />
Janet and Garry Kasten<br />
Hannah Kurkul<br />
Jillian Kurkul<br />
Kathy McNamara-Brown<br />
National Association <strong>of</strong> Veterinary<br />
Technicians <strong>of</strong> America<br />
Kristen Patchett<br />
Ellen Ridley<br />
Richard Roesler<br />
Courtney Wallace<br />
Nancy and Bobby K. Wong P’05<br />
Harbor Seal Club<br />
$25 to $49<br />
Brian D. Abbott ’14<br />
Nicolette D. Annelli SFC’80<br />
Cheryl Bourbon-Labounty<br />
Jacque Carter, PhD<br />
Elizabeth and Joshua Chalmers<br />
David Conte<br />
Heather Salisbury and Kevin<br />
Devine<br />
Cynthia J. and Robert A. Dow, Jr.<br />
Rick Eglseder P’11<br />
Wayne C. Feigenbaum<br />
Michael Fitzgerald<br />
Kimberlene Gillies<br />
Richard Leigh<br />
Cynthia Marquis<br />
Lois and Stephen Petrone P'13<br />
Cheryl Poulopoulos<br />
David Razzaboni<br />
Adrienne Richardson<br />
Bob Spongberg<br />
Harbor Seal Club (cont.)<br />
Casey Syvertsen<br />
Steve Thompson<br />
Nancy Mullin Viles WJC’57<br />
Sharon and Daniel C. Waterman<br />
P’09<br />
Kent Winters<br />
Elizabeth and Louis D. Woolever<br />
Sara M. Young ’11<br />
Friend<br />
Under $25<br />
Atticus Flanagan-Burt<br />
Stephen Burt<br />
Eleanor Trufant Davis WJC’51<br />
Diane and Richard S. Dennison<br />
Carolyn L. Fountain<br />
Zakia C. and Ross E. Nelson<br />
Karen Labonte Stebbins WC’86<br />
Matching Gifts<br />
Cephalon<br />
IBM Foundation Matching Grants<br />
Program<br />
Gifts In honor <strong>of</strong>:<br />
Natalia Duranceau<br />
Gale Loescher ’12<br />
Keith A. Matassa<br />
Risa Sanders<br />
Special thanks to our<br />
corporate sponsors…<br />
Gritty McDuffs<br />
Johnson & Jordan<br />
Nappi Distributors<br />
National ! Distributors<br />
Ouellet Associates, Inc.<br />
York Harbor Inn and Ship’s Cellar<br />
Pub
Seven Year Old Adopts Seal Pup<br />
Natalie adopted "Stef" with her Christmas money this year. She came up<br />
with her family from Connecticut to see "Stef" in person. Natalie and her<br />
family fed "Stef" and the two harbor seals that share her pool. The seals<br />
enjoyed the snack and played in the pool happily after eating. Unknown to<br />
Natalie and her family, MARC was releasing two adult harp seals that<br />
afternoon. The family was lucky enough to end their day by helping the<br />
MARC Staff and Volunteers at the release.<br />
”<br />
“Dear <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong>, I had such a great time visiting Stef. I’m saving<br />
my money to adopt another seal. I already made 25 dollars. Thank you so much<br />
for letting my family and I visit the une and we hope we can visit again.<br />
Sincerly Natalie”<br />
<strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong><br />
<strong>Center</strong> Wish list<br />
Husbandry / <strong>Animal</strong> Care<br />
o Dry Erase Markers<br />
o Ball Point Pens<br />
o Sharpie Permanent Markers<br />
o Batteries (9-Volt, C, AA, AAA)<br />
o Rubber Scrapers/ Silicone Spatulas<br />
o Tupperware/ Rubbermaid Containers<br />
o Original Dawn Dish Soap<br />
o Simple Green All Purpose Cleaner<br />
o Packing Tape/ Duct Tape<br />
o Bungie Cords<br />
o Sponges<br />
o Hand Soap<br />
o Nitrile Gloves (non-latex, allergy free<br />
rubber gloves, all sizes)<br />
o Dry Suits (used, good condition)<br />
o Grunden’s Bibs (commercial quality - all<br />
sizes)<br />
Electronics<br />
o Sony DCR-TX2100 Digital Handycam<br />
Camcorder<br />
o Beachtek DXA-6 Dual Phantom Adapter<br />
o Lavalier Microphone Wireless System<br />
o External Harddrive – 1 TB<br />
o Flash Drives<br />
o Rewritable CDs<br />
o Digital SLR Camera<br />
Follow and Support MARC<br />
Follow MARC on our Web, Blog and Facebook<br />
Pages<br />
www.une.edu/marc<br />
http://blog.une.edu/marc/<br />
http://www.facebook.com/#!/UNEMARC<br />
Or use Goodsearch to search and shop. The<br />
proceeds help MARC.<br />
http://www.goodsearch.com/<br />
By using this site to search and shop, people<br />
can help out MARC<br />
Directions:<br />
1. Type http://www.goodsearch.com/ into<br />
your address bar<br />
2. In the middle <strong>of</strong> the blue box you will<br />
see “Who do you goodsearch for?". In<br />
the space provided, enter <strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
<strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong> – UNE <strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong><br />
<strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Center</strong> (Biddeford, ME)<br />
Stranded <strong>Animal</strong>-<br />
What to Do?<br />
To report any live or dead whale, seal, dolphin, porpoise, or sea turtle call<br />
1-800-532-9551.<br />
<strong>Marine</strong> <strong>Animal</strong> <strong>Rehabilitation</strong> <strong>Center</strong><br />
<strong>University</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>New</strong> <strong>England</strong><br />
11 Hills Beach Road<br />
Biddeford, Maine<br />
04005<br />
207.602.2670<br />
marcinfo@une.edu<br />
3. Search and shop! Money automatically<br />
gets sent to us