Rescue – Ocean Wise's AquaBlog

Urgent call for help to re-open Marine Mammal Rescue Centre

June 8, 2020

With seal pupping season just around the corner, $125,000 must be urgently raised to reopen and operate Ocean Wise’s animal rescue, rehabilitation and release center for 2020 With seal pupping season just a...

An Otter-ly Energetic Introduction: Katmai Meets Rialto, Mak, and Kunik

June 13, 2017

Vancouver Aquarium

Following a successful introduction to Tanu earlier this spring, Vancouver Aquarium’s youngest rescued sea otters – Rialto, Mak, and Kunik – recently expanded their social circle when they met Katmai, an almost...

Sea Lion Rescued From Spanish Banks Suffering From Gunshot Wounds

May 12, 2017

Ocean Wise

The California sea lion rescued Friday afternoon from the beach at Spanish Banks by the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is suffering from injuries inflicted by gunshots to his face, likely from a...

Proposed Vancouver Park Board Bylaw Places Injured Marine Mammals at Risk

April 27, 2017

Vancouver Aquarium

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Vancouver Aquarium launched a public awareness effort today to save its Marine Mammal Rescue Program, and called upon members of the public to make their support known to the Vancouver Park Board. The Marine...

Rescued Sea Otters Pups Meet Tanu

March 23, 2017

Vancouver Aquarium

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Late last year, the Vancouver Aquarium welcomed three rescued sea otter pups Rialto, Mak, and Kunik. And last week – for the first time ever – the pups were introduced to an adult otter. Tanu, a 12-year-old res...

Animal Rescues: Going International

October 13, 2016

Ocean Wise

Entanglement by marine debris is a serious issue plaguing California and Steller sea lions along the west coast of North America. Ghost fishing gear, including nets and ropes, and discarded trash such as the...

Job is Dream Come True for Veterinary Fellow

October 10, 2014

Vancouver Aquarium

Sometimes a deep feeling just can’t be explained. Justin Rosenberg, the Aquarium’s current veterinary fellow, appears to search for words when asked about his passion for his chosen field. He says, “Ever since ...

7 Things You Didn’t Know About Sea Otters

September 19, 2014

Ocean Wise

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In honour of the 12th annual Sea Otter Awareness Week September 21 through 27, we thought we would share some fun facts about these cute, curious creatures. We'll be celebrating these amazing animals all fall w...

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