Growing up in coastal Maine, Lynda Doughty spent lots of time out on the sea. There she1saw whales, seals, and other marine(海洋的) animals. She developed a love for the wildlife living along the coast.
"I remember being so2them and wondering what was happening in their life, " Doughty said.
She also3that their livelihood was influenced by pollution and other human-related activity. She wanted to do something to4these animals.
She5a marine biologist and worked with organizations that provided help for sick and injured sea animals. But as many nonprofits(非营利机构) closed their doors, Doughty decided to6.
Since 2011, her nonprofit, Marine Mammals of Maine, has provided help and medical care for more than 3, 000 sea animals.
When COVID-19 struck, they couldn't afford to7— the animals still needed their8.
"We were so9of how we would survive as a nonprofit in uncertain times, "Doughty said. "Luckily, our team stood strong and we were able to10to help animals. "
When another New England-based marine animal rescue program stopped its animal care during COVID-19, Doughty's work became more11than ever.
"We couldn't12any animals to them and there was a shortage of rehabilitation(康复)places for animals. So, we were really13and there was more pressure for our center to stay14, "Doughty said.
"I feel this strong15to help these animals," Doughty said. "This is what I was put on this Earth to do. "
