The Leatherback Project
Trash Travels
“Where does all this trash even come from?” A stunned guest watching Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s conservation team sort through beach cleanup debris asks. “Well, this yellow bottle most likely came from the Dominican Republic,” one volunteer offers, holding up a jagged yellow bottle. “See this gray container?” another volunteer pipes in, “this is from West…
Read MoreLeatherback Spotlight: “Aussie”
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Loggerhead Marinelife Center’s Leatherback Project, dedicated to researching nesting leatherback sea turtles.
Read MoreThe Guiding Light to Inspire Young Minds: Ocean Explorers After Dark
At LMC, we encourage discovery, innovation and exploration! Our latest rolled-out program will feature various themes, including Sea Turtles 101, Creatures of the Deep, Nesting Season, Ocean Conservation and more!
Read MoreBlue Friday – Self Guided Beach Cleanup
Near or far, participate in LMC’s Blue Friday #OptOutside activities
Read More‘Tis the Season for Sustainability!
‘Tis the Season with Sustainability at LMC’s Blue Friday event.
Read MoreDon’t be a trash turkey! Seven tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration
As we give thanks this holiday season, follow these simple, eco-friendly tips for a sustainable Thanksgiving celebration! Buy locally and sustainably. Shop at your local farmer’s market and don’t forget your reusable shopping bags. Use reusable cookware, plates, cups, napkins and utensils. Remember to have plenty of reusable to-go ware for all of those leftovers!…
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center saves our seas by recycling 272,595 Halloween candy wrappers
Loggerhead Marinelife Center saves our seas by recycling 272,595 Halloween candy wrappers.
Read MoreLMC invites Deaf community members to attend its Annual Blue Friday event!
Beginning in 2018, Loggerhead Marinelife Center (LMC) launched American Sign Language (ASL) friendly programming and events, thanks to the help of advocate and deaf staff member, Jennifer Reilly. A member of the Research team, Jen serves as LMC’s Field Operations Assistant, where she monitors the world’s most densely populated loggerhead sea turtle nesting beach and…
Read MoreCelebrating the 4th and final “R” on National Recycling Day
LMC celebrates National Recycling Day by promoting ways to reduce waste production.
Read MoreLoggerhead Marinelife Center dives into conservation at annual DEMA conference in search of dive shops to host underwater cleanups
LMC seeks dive shops located in close proximity to RPI piers to host quarterly underwater cleanups.
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