VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Big Whiteshell

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2575

Admitted on: 2025/08/30

Collection Site: Mayne Island

Reason for Admission: Dehydration, emaciation.

Weight at Admission: 11.5 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 97 days (3 months, 5 days)

Current Habitat: Harbour Pool

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.

Also in Harbour Pool with Big Whiteshell :Golden, Ube

Transfer History

Received from: IWNCC

Original Admission: 2025/08/24

Weight at Admission: 9.32 kg

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Story

Big Whiteshell was rescued after being found dehydrated and emaciated, he is settling in well.

Patient Progress

"Training" Pool Big Whiteshell 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

Big Whiteshell is in fish school and will be in a pool before we know it!

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