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<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 />

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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

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