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A volunteer's favorite: fur seals at the Seattle Aquarium

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Kathryn Fisken, Volunteer

If you volunteer at the Seattle Aquarium, chances are you have that one animal that’s your favorite. For me, it’s two: our northern fur seals, Commander and Woodstock. We’re extremely lucky to have them here at the Aquarium, as there more »

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Winter Fishtival January 3: Marine Mammals

Posted on December 25, 2012 by Anna McAllister, Copywriter

Join the Seattle Aquarium for Winter Fishtival, where we’ll feature different sea animals and fun activities each day. Our focus on January 3 will be marine mammals: river otters, sea otters, northern fur seals and harbor seals. (Be sure to more »

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Northern Fur Seal Isaac Is a Dad!

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

On the night of July 11, 2012, the New England Aquarium in Boston, MA welcomed a new northern fur seal pup to the family. Ursula, a female fur seal residing at the aquarium gave birth to a healthy male pup 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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Seattle Aquarium Mourns Passing And Celebrates Life Of Northern Fur Seal, Al

Posted on December 13, 2011 by Pam Lamon, Web and Social Media Coordinator

Staff at the Seattle Aquarium today celebrated the life of a northern fur seal named Al, a 19-year-old mammal who delighted millions of visitors during his long stay in the city. Al, who had reached old age and was in more »

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