SR3 Sealife Response Rehab and Research
@sr3sealife.bsky.social
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Nonprofit rescuing and protecting marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. SR3.org
Before and after x-rays of Linguine. One of the biggest differences is the thickness of her blubber layer. Image 1 was taken about 3 months ago, when she arrived at the Rescue Center because of maternal abandonment and malnutrition. Image 2 was taken 30 pounds later as she gets closer to release!
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Dragon, the Rescue Center’s first patient in 2024, was seen again in the wild! She hangs out in Seattle, and is our most resighted patient. This time, she was captured on camera by animal husbandry volunteer, Lauren 🐲💙
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Macaroni is back in the ocean!
about 1 month ago
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First harbor seal release of the season!
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about 2 months ago
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After six months of sending location data to satellites, Naga the harbor seal has finally stopped phoning home. But while our insight into Naga’s journey has ended, there’s no hiding the fact that she was a well-traveled seal. Check out her journey at
www.sealifer3.org/news/nagas-journey
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8 Places Naga Visited in the Salish Sea — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Kate Hruby , Communication and Education Coordinator
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/nagas-journey
about 2 months ago
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Cheers to you and to our flippered Fish School graduates - fish mash margarita style! Thanks to your generous support ($28k of it!), many rescued seal pups now have the chance to eat fish, grow strong, and return to the wild where they belong.
2 months ago
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Today’s your last chance to make a splash for hungry seal pups! Your gift will be matched, meaning you can deliver twice the meals for pups learning how to eat fish:
sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/fishdrive
2 months ago
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This spring, staff from
@thewhalemuseum.bsky.social
, Cascadia Research Collective, and SR3 gathered in Olympia to practice whale disentanglement skills. Learn about the training and what it takes to become a responder at
www.sealifer3.org/news/preparing-for-the-next-response
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Preparing for the Next Response — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By KC Scofield , Response Program Coordinator
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/preparing-for-the-next-response
2 months ago
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Don’t forget to tune in LIVE on Facebook or Instagram tomorrow, July 24 at 12pm PDT, when class will be in session - and you’ll have a front-row seat!
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2 months ago
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Class is in session at SR3’s Seal Pup Schoolhouse! Join us on 7/24 at 12pm PST on Facebook or Instagram live for a behind-the-scenes look as our youngest patients take on one of their biggest challenges yet: learning how to eat fish.
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SR3 admitted a second Guadalupe fur seal of the year at the end of June. Like the first, this young seal was found severely underweight and dehydrated and is now receiving critical medical care, hydration, and regular feeds to help her regain strength.
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Meet the education and outreach team! If you see SR3 in the community, chances are you’ll see one of these folks as well, along with dozens of fantastic volunteers. We can’t wait to chat with you all about the ocean this summer 🌊
3 months ago
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New science report identifies roadmap to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales:
www.raincoast.org/reports/reco...
3 months ago
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Give a warm welcome to the Animal Husbandry Interns this year, Lily, Soline, and Caitlin!
3 months ago
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Orzo, Gnocchi, and Macaroni are all at different stages of recovery at the Rescue Center. See what their meals look like at
SR3.org/news/harbor-seal-meals
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Harbor Seal Meals from Formula to Fish — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Kate Hruby , Communication and Education Coordinator It’s harbor seal pupping season in Washington State, and that means it’s meal time at the SR3 Rescue Center. Four times a day, to be ...
https://SR3.org/news/harbor-seal-meals
3 months ago
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You can vote for us in Best in the PNW every day for the next week! Go to
votethepnw.com
➡️ Services ➡️ Nonprofit Organization ➡️ look for Sealife Response, Rehab and Research ✅ P.S. the list is not in alphabetical order, but you can also Ctrl F to find "Sealife" in the list!
3 months ago
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June is Orca Action Month. This movement draws attention to one of our region’s most iconic and endangered species: the Southern Resident killer whale. Learn about three major threats facing these whales - and how you can help address them - at
www.sealifer3.org/news/key-way...
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Key Ways You Can Help Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales - And Why it Matters More than Ever — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
by Rachel bishop , development and communications officer June is Orca Action Month here in the Pacific Northwest. Originally established in 2006, this regional movement draws attention to one of ou...
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/key-ways-you-can-help-protect-srkws
3 months ago
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It’s world sea turtle day, and to shell-ebrate, let’s talk about sea turtles in the Pacific Northwest ⬇️
www.sealifer3.org/news/sea-tur...
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Surprising Visitors: Sea Turtle Strandings in the Pacific Northwest — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Kate Hruby , Communication and Education Coordinator
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/sea-turtle-strandings
4 months ago
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Orzo’s not the only harbor seal pup currently in care… meet Gnocchi and Macaroni! Both pups are cases of maternal abandonment. In order to keep moms and pups together in the wild, please keep your distance from marine mammals resting on beaches and keep your pets on a leash.
4 months ago
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You voted: Meet Orzo! You can help fund Orzo’s care by signing up to make automatic gifts at
SR3.org/?form=Wavemakers
. Another ocean hero will even match your donations for an entire year! 🌊
4 months ago
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SR3 continues to collect important seasonal data on the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales. This study is now in its 18th year, making it the longest study to quantitatively monitor the health of these whales.
www.sealifer3.org/news/2025-sp...
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Spring Update: Seasonal Health Monitoring of Southern Resident Killer Whales — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Dr. Holly Fearnbach , Marine Mammal Research Director
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/2025-spring-srkw-update
4 months ago
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SR3 Sealife Response Rehab and Research
American Cetacean Society - Puget Sound
4 months ago
Join us on June 11 for our last chapter meeting until October. This month, Casey Mclean of SR3 will be presenting "On the Frontlines: Marine Mammal Response and Health Surveillance in a Changing Ocean". Please RSVP here:
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...
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Arriving at the Rescue Center on May 18th, this days-old pup marks the start of harbor seal pupping season, and she needs a name! SR3's naming theme this year is "noodles” 🍝🍜 Cast your vote by the end of May at
forms.gle/9muNNGQCSkgW...
to help us decide which noodle this pup should be named after!
4 months ago
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Almost one-third of the endangered Southern Resident killer whale population was recently found to be in poor body condition, based on measurements made from aerial photogrammetry images collected in late summer and fall 2024.
4 months ago
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🚨 Harbor seal pupping season has begun in Washington State 🚨 This pup came into care on Saturday from the outer coast after she was separated from her mom before she was able to survive on her own in the wild.
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Threatened or endangered species are animals that are at risk of extinction. Here are several that can be found in the PNW, and are protected under the Endangered Species Act: Loggerhead sea turtles Southern Resident killer whales Guadalupe fur seals North Pacific right whales
5 months ago
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Time for a Naga pupdate!
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5 months ago
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The injured sea lion, locally named Oscar, we posted about on Tuesday was resighted! Our team administered an antibiotic to him this spring, and he hadn’t been seen since - until this week. These photos were taken during a break in the clouds yesterday afternoon!
5 months ago
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A beloved sea lion, nicknamed Oscar by locals, returned to the docks this year with concerning injuries to his face and jaw - a powerful reminder of the dangers marine animals face every day.
5 months ago
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We had a blast catching up with you all last weekend at the Open House! We’re so lucky to be a part of this incredible community!
5 months ago
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From hours of training, to countless community conversations, to hundreds of pounds of garbage removed from the ocean, we can make a difference for marine life because of our volunteers 💙
5 months ago
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We’re celebrating for 3 reasons today! 🌎 It’s Earth Day 🐬 It’s the 4th anniversary of the SeaLife Rescue Center 🌊 It’s GiveBIG, and your gift will be MATCHED!
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5 months ago
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Often, humans are not the first ones to show the warning signs of an issue in the marine environment - instead, that warning will come from the animals that reside in it. Learn about how marine mammals are sentinels of ocean health at
www.sealifer3.org/news/sentinels-of-ocean-health
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Sentinels of Ocean Health — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Kate Hruby , Communication and Education Coordinator
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/sentinels-of-ocean-health
6 months ago
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SR3’s 2024 Impact Report is live! Check out
www.sealifer3.org/news/2024-success-stories
to see a snapshot of what we’ve accomplished together. Every animal rescued, every life changed, was powered by this incredible community of ocean advocates!
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2024 Marine Wildlife Success Stories — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
by Rachel Bishop , Development and Communications Officer
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/2024-success-stories
6 months ago
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It’s a sailing sea lion! Holding a flipper in the air might seem like concerning behavior, but it’s quite normal for sea lions as they regulate their temperature. Sea lions can’t put on a sweater on cold days or shorts on hot ones, so they raise their large flippers out of the water instead!
6 months ago
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Did you know seals have toes and toenails? Most of each digit is built into their webbed flipper, but they do have visible nails 💅 When patients come to the Rescue Center, we always check their flippers for signs of injury. If we notice anything unusual, we can take a closer look through x-rays!
6 months ago
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Naga is still in Canada! 🍁 Since swimming north into Canadian waters a month ago, she’s been bouncing across the Strait of Georgia, and a satellite ping around noon today puts her on the west side of the strait, a little north of Nanaimo.
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Patient 25-4's journey started with a fall from a great height, and they sadly succumbed to their injuries before discovery on our premises. While these cases are unfortunate, the information we gained about gull predation will help us prepare for the next echinoderm that comes through our doors.
6 months ago
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Learn about some of the challenges that marine mammals are facing in the wild - both the ones we can see and the ones we can't, at
SR3.org/news/the-invisible-threats
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The Invisible Threats — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Kate Hruby , Communication and Education Coordinator
https://SR3.org/news/the-invisible-threats
6 months ago
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Can we come out of winter hibernation now?
6 months ago
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A year ago, Dragon was brought to SR3 for care after she was found malnourished and lethargic. Fast forward, and she’s now had THREE resights in the wild! 📷: 1) Dragon’s first day in care on 3/19/24. 2) Dragon’s 3rd resight in the wild post release, on 3/11/24, thanks to folks at Vigor Shipyard
7 months ago
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What’s better than a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Healing harbor seals 🌈 Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
7 months ago
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Mark your calendars for our 2025 Open House on April 26th from 10am-2pm! Discover the details at
SR3.org/calendar-entries/community-open-house-1
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Community Open House — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
Have you wondered what lies behind our fence? Come to the Rescue Center Open House on April 26th! Swing by between 10am and 2pm to take a tour of the facility and ask staff and volunteers questions a...
https://SR3.org/calendar-entries/community-open-house-1
7 months ago
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Naga the harbor seal has adventured out of Hood Canal twice! On February 25th she made it all the way to Seattle, and in the last couple days has now returned again to Admiralty Inlet. Read about how she’s overcome the odds stacked against her at
www.sealifer3.org/news/naga-ov...
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7 months ago
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Another successful season in the Antarctic Peninsula! Read about it at
www.sealifer3.org/news/antarct...
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Another Successful Season in the Antarctic Peninsula — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
The SR3 team recently completed a successful research season in the Antarctic Peninsula onboard the M/V National Geographic Explorer . This research extends a long-term study to assess the health and...
https://www.sealifer3.org/news/antarctica-2025
7 months ago
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Where has Naga been the past month? After getting released in central Hood Canal in January, she swam south, explored Hoodsport and Union, and then went north! After a jaunt into Admiralty Inlet, she returned to Hood Canal. Stay tuned for more updates as she continues to explore her ocean home.
7 months ago
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🚨 Urgent 🚨 Your voice is needed to prevent the killing of seals and sea lions. The threat? A bill in the WA State Legislature. What can you do? Sign in CON to oppose the bill at
app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifie...
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https://app.leg.wa.gov/csi/Testifier/Add?chamber=House&mId=32820&aId=163960&caId=25903&tId=3&blm_aid=99579905
7 months ago
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Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ In this video, Pegasus’s pulse is visible while he sleeps. Harbor seal pups have a variable heart rate around 100 beats per minute, similar to human babies. NOAA Permit # 24359
#HarborSeal
#Seals
#MarineMammalRescue
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8 months ago
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Forget about Valentines, will you be my spooning buddy?
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8 months ago
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The SR3 team has been busy collecting winter data on the health of killer whales in the Salish Sea, and is currently in Antarctica where they will continue SR3’s long-term research around the Antarctic Peninsula. Read more about both projects at
SR3.org/news/2025-winter-update
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SR3 Winter Salish Sea and Antarctic Research Update! — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Dr. Holly Fearnbach , Marine Mammal Research Director The SR3 team has been busy collecting valuable winter data on the health of killer whales in the Salish Sea. A remotely controlled multi-co...
https://SR3.org/news/2025-winter-update
8 months ago
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