Public Seal Announcement! |
Did you know that harbor seals are the most common marine mammal sighted in the Pacific Northwest? With their peak pupping season around the corner, it’s more important than ever to keep an eye out for them on the beach and give them plenty of space! |
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Rescued from a public beach in Westport, WA, Kimchi was our first harbor seal pup patient of the season. Abandoned by her mom and suffering from malnutrition and injuries to her hind flippers, thankfully she got a second chance at life with the help of ocean heroes like you! |
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Most of the seals cared for at the SeaLife Rescue Center this summer will be pups just like her who were abandoned by their mothers. This usually happens when people or their dogs get too close and frighten the mother away. Thank you for keeping your distance from seal pups and reminding other beachgoers to do the same!
If you see a sick, injured, or malnourished harbor seal, please call the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-866-767-6114. |
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Valuable Data Collected on Southern Resident Killer Whales |
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Aerial image of a group of J pod Southern Resident killer whales in March 2023. Image obtained using an octocopter drone that was flown non-invasively >100ft above the whales under NMFS research permit 22306. |
| In recent months SR3’s Dr. Holly Fearnbach and Dr. John Durban have continued to collect valuable data on the health of Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs). In November 2022, the team was able to image the majority of the population in J, K and L pods, and so far in 2023, aerial images have been collected of all 25 members of J-pod. |
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SR3’s aerial photogrammetry data has already been used to document a link between SRKW body condition in September and Chinook salmon abundance, specifically J pod’s condition correlating with returning Fraser River Chinook and L pod’s with Chinook returning to Puget Sound.
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Advancements Made to Save Entangled Whales |
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Every year, dozens of entangled whales are reported by boaters, fishermen, marine agencies, and the public. |
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Often when an entangled whale is located and a response mounted, there is not enough safe daylight left to operate. In these cases, attaching a satellite tracking buoy to the entangling gear so the whale can be relocated on subsequent days is vital. |
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SR3 has submitted a request to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to help fund the production of a new prototype tracking buoy for use in the waters off the West Coast. Read more on our website >> |
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Marine Mammal Stewards Launching on Local Beaches! Where: Redondo Beach and Des Moines Beach
When: Most Fridays 5:30pm-7:30pm & Sundays 10am-2pm, from June 16th to August 27th Join SR3 and MaST Center Aquarium on the beach this summer, and learn to be a steward for our local marine mammals!
Come learn how to spot marine mammals in the wild and what to do if you see one. We’ll be there to answer questions you may have about marine mammals, and will have family-friendly activities. Come down to the beach and look for our white umbrellas and blue vests! |
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Meet the Rescue Center's Summer Interns Training has begun for our summer interns! Please give a warm welcome to: Abbey, Nick, Luke, Eliza, Austin and Priya. This crew will be at the hospital for the next few months, learning the ins and outs of sealife response, rehabilitation, and marine conservation outreach.
The SeaLife Rescue Center wouldn’t be able to care for so many sick and injured patients without the many hours our dedicated interns put into animal care. Stay tuned on social media to get to know more about these fabulous folks, and maybe even meet some of them out in the community this summer! |
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Give a warm welcome to our newest animal husbandry technician, KC! |
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KC has been in the marine mammal field for over 8 years. She has a bachelor's degree in Marine Science from the University of Hawaii and a master’s degree in Marine Biology from Bangor University. While studying, she focused on marine mammal population ecology. Since then she has worked along the West Coast, from Alaska down to Southern California, in marine mammal response and rehabilitation. We’re excited to have her expertise here at SR3. |
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So Many Ways to Make an Impact |
SR3 relies on your generosity to carry out all of this vital work. Your gift will go directly toward rescuing and protecting many more marine animals in urgent need, and there are so many ways to help.
You can choose the way to give that’s best for you: - Workplace giving programs are an easy and impactful way to help marine life. Many companies will even match your donation, doubling the life-saving power of your gift!
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IRA donations, stock transfers, and donor-advised fund gifts can all reduce your tax bill, while helping to save our marine mammal neighbors.
- Leave a Blue Legacy: By naming SR³ as a beneficiary in your will, you’ll leave a meaningful legacy of commitment to rescue and protect ocean health for many years to come.
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