The newborn pup was found on a crowded fishing beach in Nikiski, and observed for several hours without seeing any adult seals in the area. This is the fourth harbor seal pup patient admitted to the Alaska SeaLife Center over a seven-day span.
Seward, Alaska (May 31, 2023) – The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted a harbor seal pup to the Wildlife Response Program on May 28, 2023. This is the fourth harbor seal pup
admitted to the Wildlife Response Program in the past week.
The newborn female was observed on a crowded fishing beach for several hours, with no adult seals seen in the area. Concerned people fishing nearby called the ASLC 24-hour
Stranded Marine Animal Hotline (1-888-774-7325), and after receiving NOAA approval, the animal was transported to the Center.
Upon admit, the seal was estimated to be less than two days old. The main concerns found by the ASLC veterinary team during the admit exam were dehydration and its young age. The team is currently providing stabilizing treatments and monitoring her closely. The ASLC will continue to share updates on current patients on their social media pages and the Wildlife Response Rescue and Rehab Journal on the ASLC website.
