Category Archives: Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center

Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center Volunteer Jeff Stewart Recognized as a 2012 “10 Who Care Award” Recipient

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center volunteer Jeff Stewart was recognized as a 2012 “10 Who Care Award” recipient at a banquet in Portsmouth, Virginia in mid November. Each year, WAVY TV-10 recognizes ten outstanding volunteers for their service to … Continue reading →

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Dipping for Turtles With the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center

Posted on September 4, 2012 by

Over the past two years, three Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center staff from the Stranding Response Program were able to work collaboratively on a sea turtle capture and release project. They, along with the Northeast Fisheries Science Center of … Continue reading →

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Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program Faces Uncertain Future

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center’s aquarium recently learned that it had been awarded two NOAA grants from the prestigious John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program, the only direct source of federal funds for marine mammal stranding … Continue reading →

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