Author Archives: Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Otter 501 Premier at the Northwest Film Forum

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Otter 501 is premiering Friday, May 18 at 5pm at the Northwest Film Forum in Seattle. Additional showings will be on Saturday, May 19 at 3pm and 5pm, Sunday, May 20 at 3pm, 5pm, and 7pm. This film tells the more »

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How much does a harbor seal weigh?

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Harbor seals are the most abundant marine mammal living in Puget Sound and it’s almost impossible to tell a male from a female just by looking at them. The two male harbor seals at the aquarium usually weigh the most more »

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How to make ice toys!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Ever wonder how we make our enrichment ice toys for our marine mammals? Well here is a recipe for Northern fur seal and harbor seal ice toys! Ingredients: 1 Herring 2 Capelin 1 Squid 1 Mold Water Directions: Come learn more »

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How much does a Northern fur seal weigh?

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Male Northern fur seals can weigh 5-6 times as much as their female counterparts! A female may only gain and lose 10-20 pounds throughout the year, while adult males can gain and lose over 250 pounds in one year! During more »

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How much does a sea otter weigh?

Posted on April 5, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Many adult marine mammals gain and lose weight throughout the year depending on the water temperature, food availability and behavioral changes associated with breeding seasons. Here at the Seattle Aquarium we weigh our marine mammals at least twice a month more »

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