VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

Oolichan

Patient Record

Species: Harbour Seal

Patient ID: PV2643

Admitted on: 2026/07/22

Collection Site: Denman Island

Reason for Admission: Maternal Separation

Weight at Admission: 9.8 kg

Patient Status: deceased

Date of Death: 2026/10/07

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

Transfer History

Received from: (Direct to MMR)

Mode of Transport: MMR Ambulance

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Patient Updates

Oolichan died on 2026/10/07 after 77 days in our care.

Oolichan is doing well and growing stronger every day!

Oolichan is now eating fish all on his own and will be moved into a pool before we know it!

Guestbook for Oolichan

  1. My husband found this little guy while he was diving off his dock @ Buckley Bay.
    He was so still just hanging on under the walkway. There was an eagle the day before we noticed diving under the walkway.
    All day this huge eagle sat in out tree watching. A couple days before the whales were around the sailboat.
    We figure they probably done away with the mom.
    Thank you to all the rescue agencies involved in coordinating his flight to Vancouver & especially to my husband for deciding to dive that day.

  2. To hear he’s getting stronger every day thank you. I see the one that was found after him passed away. Must be rough when you guys take care.

  3. Thank you so much for the updates🤗We’re always curious how the little guy is doing.. what a cute photo He looks like he has his life ahead of him🙂

  4. Thank you for the new pictures. I guess he’s going into the big tub now able to practice his swimming before he goes fishing.🥰😊🙏

  5. Oh my, he sure is getting big now!!
    Good job gals & guysl❤️
    Your building must be huge. To have space & room for all the seals that you are rescuing..
    When we go over to the mainland, we’re gonna have to check out the Vancouver aquarium. I never knew such a thing existed. Wish I was closer. I would volunteer too.

  6. Good to hear he’s not alone again. I wonder how he felt seeing another seal 😊 I will look up MOWGLI.
    Thank You so much for the good news. 🎉Have a wonderful day.

  7. I’m happy to hear he’s in the Coho pool.
    bonus that he is in the pool with another seal .
    I bet he was curious and happy meeting another seal
    someone to play with & such a cute female too. 🥰 I looked her up.
    Thank you for all the progress report.🎊🎉

  8. I’m happy to hear he’s in the Coho pool.
    bonus that he is in the pool with another seal .
    I bet he was curious and happy meeting another seal
    someone to play with & such a cute female too. 🥰 I looked her up.
    Thank you for all the progress report.🎊🎉

  9. Just checking in to see how the little fellow is doing. I think about him a lot. Will he have a tracker put on him?

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