Nootka was quick to learn how to eat fish and is already in a pool of her own!
Nootka
Patient Record
Species: Harbour Seal
Patient ID: PV2621
Admitted on: 2026/07/09
Collection Site: Chemainus
Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation
Weight at Admission: 9.9 kg
Patient Status: in care
Time in Care: 34 days (1 month, 3 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 Nootka:Cape Breton, Josh Ramsay, Maple, Bagged Milk, Tula Fraser, Puck
Transfer History
Received from: IWNCC
Original Admission: 2026/07/03
Weight at Admission: 8.18 kg
Mode of Transport: Harbour Air
Symbolic Adoption
You can help us care for Nootka 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
Pre-Release Pool Nootka 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
Nootka is now in a pre-release pool preparing for life in the wild!