VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Crinkle

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2542

Admitted on: 2025/07/21

Collection Site: Port Hardy

Reason for Admission: Human Disturbance

Weight at Admission: 6.4 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 140 days (4 months, 2 weeks, 4 days)

Current Habitat: Steller Pool

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

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Pacific Coastal Airlines

Story

Crinkle was rescued in poor condition and is receiving medical care and nutritional support from our veterinary team.

Patient Progress

"Training" Pool Crinkle has demonstrated that she is confident eating fish on her own. She has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where she can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. She will move to a larger pool once she is confident enough.

Patient Updates

There are no updates for Crinkle yet, but we are working on it. Please check back soon...

Please do not contact the rescue centre for updates. The information published here is the latest, and we will publish more updates as they become available.

Guestbook for Crinkle

  1. Hang in there Crinkle. You are in the best hands possible…✨✨✨

If you would like to share a story about Crinkle or leave any comments or well wishes, this is the place to do it.

Your email address is recorded to respond to your comment and to detect spam, but it will not be published, used for any other reason or given to any third parties.