VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Nian

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2627

Admitted on: 2026/07/15

Collection Site: Copper Cove, West Vancouver

Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation

Weight at Admission: 7.3 kg

Patient Status: released

Time in Care: 77 days (2 months, 2 weeks, 2 days)

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Staff

Release

Release Date: 2026/09/30

Release Site: Porteau Cove

Release Weight: 23.6 kg

Named by Zinchen & Minli

From the supporters "the name Nian represents the passing of time and the beautiful moments we share together, symbolizing our hope that this seal pup will grow through all the gentle years ahead."

Symbolic Adoption

We rescue, rehabilitate and release more than 100 animals like Nian every year. You can support our mission and help us save lives by symbolically adopting Nian today with a small donation to the rescue centre.

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Patient Updates

Nian was released after 77 days in our care.

You can see the list of all animals released at this release in the release record.

Nian is doing well and growing stronger every day!

Nian is learning how to eat fish and will soon move to a pool!

Nian is progressing well and is now in a training pool with some friends where she will learn to compete for fish.

Guestbook for Nian

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