VAMMR Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patient Directory

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Annette

Harbour Seal

Annette was found with a life-threatening gillnet entanglement in West Vancouver. She became the first patient in 2026 to go through rehabilitation and get released.

Luna

Sea Otter

Luna is the smallest patient we've ever cared for at VAMMR. This tiny newborn sea otter pup was found alone on Vargas Island with remnants of her umbilical cord still attached.

Puck

Harbour Seal

Puck has captivated the hearts of staff and volunteers. Weighing just over 6kg when he was rescued, Puck was covered in lanugo fur and still fully attached to his placenta.

# Name Species Admitted Collection Site Reason for Admission
PV2661 Rick Mercer Harbour Seal 2026/07/31 Lions Bay Emaciated, Maternal Separation in care
PV2660 Mowgli Harbour Seal 2026/07/31 Norway Island Emaciated, Maternal Separation in care
PV2659 Eleanor Collins Harbour Seal 2026/08/06 Deep Cove, Sidney Emaciated, Maternal Separation in care
PV2658 BeaverTail Harbour Seal 2026/07/30 North Vancouver Emaciated, Maternal Separation in care
PV2657 Magdalen Harbour Seal 2026/07/30 Saltspring Island Maternal Separation, Emaciated in care

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