VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Alberta

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2637

Admitted on: 2026/07/20

Collection Site: Goose Spit, Comox

Reason for Admission: Maternal Seperation

Weight at Admission: 10 kg

Patient Status: in care

Time in Care: 23 days

Current Habitat: Flounder

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. This is one of the smaller pools with a haul-out platform in the centre. It can only fit a few animals and is a good starting point for patients that have never been housed with another seal.

Also in Flounder with Alberta:Parker, Caesar

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: Harbour Air

Symbolic Adoption

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Patient Progress

"Training" Pool Alberta has demonstrated that she is confident eating fish on her own. She has been moved to a small pool that fits up to 3 animals where she can learn how to compete for fish with other harbour seals. She will move to a larger pool once she is confident enough.

Patient Updates

There are no updates for Alberta yet, but we are working on it. Please check back soon...

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