Rescue Crew
The Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation team includes a staff veterinarian (as well as several consulting veterinarians), animal health technicians, animal care and rehabilitation specialists, and many dedicated volunteers. All members of the team are highly trained to provide qualified and experienced veterinary care to our animal patients (.. more)
The Marine Mammal Rescue and Rehabilitation team includes a staff veterinarian (as well as several consulting veterinarians), animal health technicians, animal care and rehabilitation specialists, and many dedicated volunteers. All members of the team are highly trained to provide qualified and experienced veterinary care to our animal patients (.. more)
Rescue
Rescue situations, and their recommended courses of action, change dramatically depending on the species of marine mammal concerned. Other critical factors are also involved, such as age of the animal, behaviour, location, and apparent health. Please do not attempt to help an animal on your own (.. more)
Rescue situations, and their recommended courses of action, change dramatically depending on the species of marine mammal concerned. Other critical factors are also involved, such as age of the animal, behaviour, location, and apparent health. Please do not attempt to help an animal on your own (.. more)
Rehabilitation
Upon arrival, each animal is given a thorough physical examination. Body measurements are taken, sensory and musculoskeletal systems are examined, and behaviour is observed and recorded. The animal’s whole body is carefully examined, from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, so that any wounds, external parasites, or other abnormalities can be identified (.. more)
Upon arrival, each animal is given a thorough physical examination. Body measurements are taken, sensory and musculoskeletal systems are examined, and behaviour is observed and recorded. The animal’s whole body is carefully examined, from the tip of the nose to the tip of the tail, so that any wounds, external parasites, or other abnormalities can be identified (.. more)
Support
Rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals is a very labour-intensive process. We are lucky to have many dedicated volunteers who give their time to this important program. Still, costs of medications, veterinary care, animal food, and more.. it all adds up! If you are interested in donating money or supplies (.. more)
Rescue and rehabilitation of marine mammals is a very labour-intensive process. We are lucky to have many dedicated volunteers who give their time to this important program. Still, costs of medications, veterinary care, animal food, and more.. it all adds up! If you are interested in donating money or supplies (.. more)
S.O.S. - Save Our Seals
Each year we rescue and treat over 100 stranded marine
animals in need of care. Most of our patients are baby seal pups, and
they need your help! Be sure to pick up your I Support Marine Mammal Rescue
sticker during your next visit to the Vancouver Aquarium.
You can also donate online.
Want to see the baby seals?
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