Nominations Now Open for 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards
November 2, 2022

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) announces the opening of the nomination period for the 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards. ASLC established the Awards to recognize those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education, and resource management in Alaska. Nominations for the 2023 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards are open now through December 12, 2022.
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Otter Pup Patient "Qilak" Arrives to New Home at Shedd Aquarium
October 27, 2022

After nearly two months of rehabilitation at the Alaska SeaLife Center, male sea otter pup "Qilak" finds home in Chicago at Shedd Aquarium.
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ASLC Maintains Prestigious Accreditation by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums
September 20, 2022

The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) this week announced that the Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) was granted continued accreditation by AZA’s independent Accreditation Commission for meeting the highest standards in animal wellbeing, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety.
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ASLC Admits Two New Marine Mammal Patients
September 14, 2022

The Wildlife Response Program patients include a young harbor seal and a sea otter pup
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CORaL Network Brings Together Six Alaskan Conservation Organizations
June 24, 2022

CORaL Network Brings Together Six Alaskan Conservation Organizations, EVOSTC Funds Five-Year, $12.5 Million Education Project for Continued Scientific Support
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Alaska SeaLife Center Admits First Two Harbor Seal Pups of 2022 Season
June 13, 2022

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) admitted the first two harbor seal pup patients to the Wildlife Response Program on June 2, 2022.
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Updated Safety Procedures Now in Place Due to Avian Influenza
June 2, 2022

The Alaska SeaLife Center is taking extra measures to protect its resident birds against Avian Influenza.  As a precaution
to keep the birds within its Seabird Aviary safe, we have made the decision to close the aviary at this time. However, the birds are still viewable from the Rocky Coast Area as well as in Underwater Viewing.
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New Safety Procedures Now in Place Due to Avian Influenza
May 25, 2022

A strain of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) is currently spreading throughout North America, including Alaska, in domestic poultry and wild birds. Due to this spread, the Alaska SeaLife Center is taking extra measures to mitigate the spread of the virus in its resident birds.
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ASLC Becomes the First Sensory Inclusive Certified Organization in Alaska
April 21, 2022

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) has partnered with KultureCity to be the first Sensory Inclusive Certified organization in the State of Alaska. With this new certification, ASLC is now better prepared to assist guests with sensory sensitivities in having the most comfortable and accommodating experience possible when visiting.

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Female Elephant Seal is Alaska SeaLife Center’s First Marine Mammal Patient of 2022
April 12, 2022

The Alaska SeaLife Center admitted the first marine mammal patient of the year to its Wildlife Response Program, a 1-year-old female elephant seal from Seward. Within a week, the care of this animal concluded with a successful release of the seal back to the ocean.
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2022 Alaska Ocean Leadership Award Recipients
March 29, 2022

The Alaska SeaLife Center is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2022 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards.
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Alaska SeaLife Center and International Bird Rescue Announce Partnership
January 20, 2022

In the event of an oil spill, the facilities will join forces to rescue wildlife in distress
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Beluga Rehabilitation at Alaska SeaLife Center Spurs Scientific Knowledge
December 9, 2021

A recent publication shares research findings from two former beluga calf patients
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Leaving a Legacy - Richard C. Hocking 1951-2021
December 6, 2021

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the death of Richard C. Hocking, the Alaska SeaLife Center’s esteemed Aquarium Curator of 24 years.
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Wei Ying Wong Fills New Science and Education Leadership Position
November 8, 2021

The Alaska SeaLife Center is proud to announce that Wei Ying Wong has been chosen to become ASLC’s first Chief Science and Education Officer.
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Nominations open for 2022 Alaska Ocean Leadership Awards
November 3, 2021

ASLC established the Awards to recognize those who have made significant contributions to ocean sciences, education, and resource management in Alaska.
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Alaska SeaLife Center’s Virtual Visits are Back on YouTube
September 23, 2021

Made possible by Royal Caribbean Group
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Alaska SeaLife Center’s Small Fry School is Back on YouTube
September 10, 2021

This ocean-centered program for preschoolers is made possible by Alaska 529
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Alaska SeaLife Center Admits Sea Otter Pup from Seldovia
August 12, 2021

This patient is the first sea otter pup admitted to the Wildlife Response Program in 2021
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Phase One of the Alaska SeaLife Center’s Rocky Coast Discovery Pools Completed
July 15, 2021

The new touch pools were a joint effort among generous donors
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Alaska SeaLife Center Admits a Harbor Seal Pup from Fox Island
July 6, 2021

The team is treating puncture wounds the pup likely sustained from an animal attack
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Alaska SeaLife Center Admits Two More Harbor Seal Pups
June 24, 2021

Six seals currently in the Wildlife Response Program are all in various stages of recovery
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Alaska SeaLife Center Admits a Harbor Seal Pup from Port Moller
June 18, 2021

This is the fourth harbor seal admitted to the Wildlife Response Program in 2021
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Chief Science and Education Officer Needed
June 11, 2021

ASLC seeks an experienced and collaborative leader to serve as its Chief Science and Education Officer (CSEO).
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Alaska SeaLife Center Admits Two Harbor Seal Pups
June 10, 2021

The seals arrived from different parts of Alaska within the span of a week
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