Thank You for a Life-Saving Year! |
As the SeaLife Rescue Center’s first full year is set to come to a close, here’s a look back on what you’ve helped us accomplish this year. While 49 sick or injured marine animals were rehabilitated for a second chance at life, our collective impact also extends far beyond the rescue center’s walls. |
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Together we answered nearly 350 response calls, delivered expert attention to 65 animals in the field, and trained 120 Marine Mammal Stranding Network Members in everything from first response and emergency stabilization to animal husbandry and handling techniques. Thank you to our incredible volunteers (who dedicated nearly 3,000 hours of their time this year!), and to those of you who helped fund many essential rescue supplies. |
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None of these successes would have been possible without all of you! |
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Argo was found on Whidbey Island in July. Abandoned by his mom and starving on his own, he also had a severe injury to his left eye.
Thankfully, we know that seals do really well in the wild with only one eye. And with your help, Argo was able to receive all of the time he needed to recover. |
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After four months in care, Argo gained the distinction of being our longest-term patient this year before his joyous release day finally arrived in November. Click to watch the full story of Argo’s arduous journey! ››
Thanks to our stranding network partners up and down the coast, Argo and many pups like him get a second chance. If you see a sick or injured marine mammal, you can call the Stranding Network hotline at 1-866-767-6114. |
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2022: Research in Review! |
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Aerial images of a Puget Sound gray whale (left), Southern Resident killer whales (upper right) and a Bigg’s killer whale carrying a harbor porpoise (right bottom). Images were collected non-invasively using a multi-copter drone from an altitude of > 100 ft under NMFS Permit # 22306. |
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It has been another very successful year for SR³’s Marine Mammal Research Program! Locally in the Pacific Northwest, our health research has focused on the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales (SRKWs), Bigg’s “transient” killer whales, and the “Sounders” gray whales. But we also headed north this summer for the second year of our comparative study of the health of Alaska killer whales. Currently, we are in the Antarctic Peninsula for our annual assessment of the health of killer, humpback, and minke whales in this rapidly-warming ecosystem.
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This year we were able to collect aerial images of SRKWs in seven different months, further extending our ability to detect both seasonal and annual changes in body condition. Our research continues to inform the State of Washington’s regulations for commercial whale-watch activities around SRKWs, and at the federal level, our data are being used to help guide NOAA’s recommendations for adaptive management of salmon fisheries to help SRKW recovery.
Thank you for your continued support. We are looking forward to another productive and impactful year of research in 2023! |
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Gifts for Good Feeling lost and adrift because you can’t think of a holiday gift? Well never fear, SR³ is here! You can help save a seal, and get a great present deal. So go buy an adoption kit, and make sure your gift this season is a hit! |
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Cast Your Votes! Have you voted for us through Target Circle yet? If not, there’s still time!
Before the ball drops at midnight on December 31, please help direct Target’s giving to benefit marine animals: target.com/circle. |
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Meta Monthly Matching To celebrate the giving season, Meta is matching donations up to $100 for new recurring donors until December 31, 2022. Simply become a new recurring donor and make two consecutive monthly payments of $5 or more to SR³. Meta will match your donation after your second monthly payment! Learn more here. |
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