Rick is doing great and growing stronger every day!
Rick Mercer
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2661
Admitted on: 2026/07/31
Collection Site: Lions Bay
Reason for Admission: Emaciated, Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 5.7 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 101 days (3 months, 1 week, 2 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 Rick Mercer:Loonie
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Rick Mercer 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 Rick Mercer 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
The Ocean Point Community wishes Rick the absolute best! Thank you to VAMMR for the quick response and guidance.
Maria
The whole community of Ocean Point is relieved that he is saved. He was obviously lost his mom and was hungry, swimming around our dock and desperately asking for help. Thank you so much for your care of him