Loonie is now learning how to eat fish!
Loonie
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2656
Admitted on: 2026/07/30
Collection Site: Gambier Island
Reason for Admission: Eye Injury, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 9.3 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 102 days (3 months, 1 week, 4 days)
Current Habitat: Flounder
Patients that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a pool where they can learn how to compete with other animals. This is one of the smaller pools with a haul-out platform in the centre. It can only fit a few animals and is a good starting point for patients that have never been housed with another seal.
Also in Flounder with Loonie:Rick Mercer
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: VPD Vessel
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Loonie and the more than 100 marine mammals we rescue, rehabilitate and release every year by symbolically adopting him today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Progress
"Training" Pool Loonie has demonstrated that he is confident eating fish on his own. He has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where he can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. He will move to a larger pool once he is confident enough.
Patient Updates
As one half-blind fellow to another, we got to stick together. Although you’re over 400 miles away, we hope you see you in the blue for the best of your days.
Feel better, kid and good luck!