A seal pup has been seen on a beach at the harbor in Juneau. The pup was reported to NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Services, who are responsible for the management of harbor seals. NMFS monitored the pup to see if it would reunite with its mother, but they were unable to reconnect. The decision was made to transport the young seal to ASLC for rehabilitation. Without care, the pup would not survive. After a veterinary admit exam, the male pup seems to be in good health. He will be monitored closely, and have routine health exams to track his progress.

The little seal now has 24 hour access to water in his outdoor pool. He is regulating his body temp well, eating fish well, and gaining weight steadily. 

Happy Rehab Race Day!! Today runners in Seward and around the country helped raise money to help the ASLC care for and release animals just like the little guy from Juneau, so thank you!

The people of Juneau had a great show yesterday, as they got to see this little seal return to the sea! Members of the Rehabilitation and Education staff flew down to Juneau with the seal, and will be doing some educational programs about wildlife while they are there.