Fingerling
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2577
Admitted on: 2025/09/07
Collection Site: Ogden Point (Victoria)
Reason for Admission: Emaciated
Weight at Admission: 8.6 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 89 days (2 months, 4 weeks)
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 Fingerling:St. Mary, Whirlpool, Lillooet, Garibaldi, Ash Hill
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Story
Fingerling was admitted after being found emaciated and in poor condition. She is being closely monitored by our animal care team.
Patient Progress
Pre-Release Pool Fingerling 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
There are no updates for Fingerling 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.
Thinking of you little one and hoping for your full recovery xx