Bayne is doing well and growing stronger every day. She is still holding onto her lanugo coat but we know she'll start shedding it soon!
Bayne
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2604
Admitted on: 2026/06/01
Collection Site: Denman Island
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 7.1 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 15 days
Current Habitat: In Quarantine
Every seal that arrives at the rescue centre is placed in a tub under quarantine. This is the first temporary home for each new arrival, where they remain for at least 14 days before they are moved to a larger tub.
Transfer History
Received from: (Direct to MMR)
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Story
Meet Bayne! A seal pup born prematurely, still covered in her lanugo coat. She is now at the rescue centre to rest and recover, and is already a staff favourite!
Name
Named after Baynes Sound Oyster Co. who found and reported this pup!
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Bayne and the more than 100 marine mammals we rescue, rehabilitate and release every year by symbolically adopting her today with a small donation to the rescue centre.
Patient Progress
Milk Matrix Bayne is being fed a milk formula that mimics the milk she would receive from her mother. This formula is high in fat and promotes weight gain. She will eventually be weaned onto fish.
Patient Updates
Wishing Bayne a safe and happy journey growing up.
I’m so excited to watch her grow, and I care so much about her health and safety.
Stay strong, Bayne, love you!