Tag Archives: Marine Mammal Mania

Marine Mammal Mania at the Seattle Aquarium: spotlight on northern fur seals

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Hariana Chilstrom, Interpretation Supervisor

Last Saturday, April 13, Sharon Melin, wildlife biologist at NOAA’s National Marine Mammal laboratory, came to the Aquarium and shared her experience with wild northern fur seals. Working with biologist Julie Carpenter and our male northern fur seal Commander, she more »

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Sea otters at the Seattle Aquarium and beyond

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Kathryn Fisken, Volunteer

Here at the Seattle Aquarium we have four sea otters: Adaa, a 13-year-old male found on an airport runway; Lootas, a 15-year-old female found orphaned in Alaska and rehabilitated back to health here; Aniak, a 10-year-old female born here to 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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