Vancouver Aquarium

• Blind harbour seals find forever home at the Vancouver Aquarium

  Members of the public are encouraged to call the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada incident reporting hotline at 1-800-465-4336 for any other marine mammal incidences.

  Environment

  Feb 16
  
• ‘Hairy Pottery,’ 5 other rehabilitated seals released into wild: Vancouver Aquarium

  Other seals released into the Pacific Ocean on Friday had been named Turkish Washcloth, Sesame Snap, Black Tassel, Wakame and Bleached Brunette.

  Environment

  Dec 9, 2022
  
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• Stellar sea lion pup born at Vancouver Aquarium

  Mom and pup are currently in a private area of the aquarium but the statement says they will be moved to the Seal Cove exhibit for public viewing.

  Environment

  Sep 9, 2022
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• ‘Timbit’ and six other harbour seals released into wild after rehab with Vancouver Aquarium

  Seven harbour seals were released back into the wild, including 'Timbit,' the first rescue seal of the summer.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2022
• B.C. man recalls accidental encounter with Queen Elizabeth II outside Vancouver Aquarium

  A Vancouver man is sharing his memory of unexpectedly coming face to face with Queen Elizabeth II during a royal visit to Vancouver in 1983.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2022
• B.C. team works to save sea lion found on Vancouver beach with gunshot wound

  The Vancouver Aquarium's Marine Mammal Rescue Team was called to Kits Beach Friday morning after a member of the public saw the sea lion in distress.

  Environment

  Mar 19, 2022
• Vancouver resident helps reunite baby seal with its mom as ‘pupping season’ is well underway

  Staff at the VAMMRC said they are already seeing increased instances of human interference, compared to other years, when it comes to marine mammals.

  Environment

  Jun 23, 2021
• Vancouver Aquarium sold to U.S.-based attractions and tourism operator

  The facility has been struggling due to severe financial challenges related to the COVID-19 pandemic, but staff have said the deal will save it from permanent closure.

  Economy

  Apr 15, 2021
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• Grey whale off B.C. coast gets antibiotics after lesions spotted at tagging site

  The whale, named Chocolate, is part of the Pacific Coast Feeding Group and a pilot study between the U.S. and Canada to better understand the nature of these whales.

  Environment

  Apr 14, 2021
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• Tickets sold out for Vancouver Aquarium’s last day ahead of temporary closure

  Starting Tuesday, the aquarium, which is operated by non-profit Ocean Wise, will focus on transforming its operation to manage an almost 80 per cent loss in ticket sales.

  Canada

  Sep 7, 2020