VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

D'arcy

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2676

Admitted on: 2026/08/15

Collection Site: Ladysmith

Reason for Admission: Emaciated, Dehydrated

Weight at Admission: 10.6 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 86 days (2 months, 3 weeks, 5 days)

Current Habitat: Rockfish Pool

This is a large pre-release pool that houses many patients. Animals that have already demonstrated that they can eat fish on their own are placed in a larger pool like this where they can learn how to compete for fish and socialize with other harbour seals.

Also in Rockfish Pool with D'arcy:Kraft Dinner, Pandora, Little Madame, Texada, BeaverTail, Pamela Anderson, Muskoka, Toonie

Transfer History

Received from: IWNCC

Original Admission: 2026/08/11

Weight at Admission: 9.3 kg

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Symbolic Adoption

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Patient Progress

Pre-Release Pool D'arcy has demonstrated that she is confident eating fish on her own and that she can compete for food with other harbour seals. She has been moved to a larger pool where she can further test and improve her skills. She will move between pools as she progresses further and develops her skills until she reaches her release weight. It can take just a few weeks or several months before a patient is ready for release, depending on health status and treatment plan, weight gain and transport availability.

Patient Updates

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