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Learn about some of the seals that the Marine Mammal Stranding Center has rescued, rehabilitated and successfully released back into the wild this season.
Click on a seal's photo to watch their release video!
On March 12th the Stranding Team responded to a male Grey seal on the beach in Lavallette. He was was suffering from an abscessed wound on his right hip. The pup was admitted into the hospital, and given supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes. The seal's intake weight was 39.8 bs. Oral and topical treatment was started to address his wound.
Update 4/22- Fully-recovered from his injury and now weighing a healthy 69.6lbs, he was ready to return to the wild. Tagged #76 on his left rear flipper, he was released on Earth Day into the calm waters just inside the Brigantine Inlet at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On February 21st at 4:00am we received a call for a seal pup lying on the beach near the Ocean Casino in Atlantic City. The male Grey seal pup was suffering from multiple injuries, including a severe laceration on his left rear flipper, and several smaller lacerations and punctures to his right front flipper and shoulder. The seal was transported to MMSC where he was given first aid for his wounds and supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes. The pups’ intake weight was 43.2 lbs.
Update 4/22- Fully-recovered from his injuries and having gained 60lbs to his current weight of 103.2lbs, he was ready to return to the wild. Tagged #74 on his left rear flipper, he was released on Earth Day into the calm waters just inside the Brigantine Inlet at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On February 18th we received a call for a seal pup lying on the beach in Ship Bottom, Long Beach Island. The male Grey seal pup’s overall body condition was very thin. The pup was immediately transported to MMSC where he was given supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes. The pup's intake weight was 26.6 lbs. , making him the smallest seal admitted so far this season.
Update 4/22- Fully-recovered and having more than DOUBLED his intake weight to 65.5lbs, he was ready to return to the wild. Tagged #75 on his left rear flipper, he was released on Earth Day into the calm waters just inside the Brigantine Inlet at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On February 23rd we received a call for a large adult male Harp seal hauled out on the beach in Lavallette. The seal's behavior on the beach was observed for 24 hours by MMSC staff and certified Stranding Volunteers local to the area. When the seal didn't move on the next day and showed evidence of consuming sand, the Stranding Team returned the next afternoon on February 24th to transport him to MMSC. Once admitted into the hospital, staff began supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes to rehydrate the seal, and started treatment to flush the sand out of his system with fluids and mineral oil. The seal's intake weight was 150.8 lbs.
Update 4/8/24- After six weeks of care in our hospital, this adult seal is fully recovered and ready to return to the wild. Weighing a healthy 220lbs, he was tagged #73 on his left rear flipper, was released at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On February 15th at 4:30pm we received an urgent call for an entangled seal in Beach Haven. When our Stranding Team arrived, they discovered a seal pup entangled around the neck by the plastic overwrap from a case of bottled water. The female Grey seal was immediately transported to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center where the entanglement was removed. Fortunately, the plastic had not yet started to cut into the seal’s neck. The pup’s body overall condition was thin, she was lethargic and suffering from gastrointestinal issues. The pups’ intake weight was 38.2lbs. She was moved into Pen 2 of the Pool House.
Update 4/2/24- After seven weeks of care in our hospital, she was fully recovered and ready to return to the wild. Now weighing a healthy 84lbs, she was tagged #72 on her right rear flipper and released at the North Brigantine Natural Area. Her release was featured live on NBC's Today Show!
On February 15th this male Grey seal pup was found on the North End of Brigantine Beach close to the dunes. He is still 80% covered in lanugo (birth coat) and is estimated to be 2-3 weeks old. This pup likely did not learn how to eat on his own after being weaned from his mother, or was weaned too early. Once he arrived at the Center the Stranding Technicians immediately gave the hungry pup supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes. His intake weight was 35.2lbs. He was moved to Pen 1 of the Pool House.
Update 4/2/24- After seven weeks of care in our hospital, this small pup had shed his lanugo, revealing his slate-grey colored juvenile coat. Now weighing a healthy 80lbs, he was tagged #71 on his left rear flipper and released at the North Brigantine Natural Area. His release was featured live on NBC's Today Show!
This female Grey seal was found stranded on the beach in Sea Isle City at 66th Street on Valentine’s Day. She was wheezing, and suffering from numerous small wounds across her face, flippers, and body. Although her weight is good for her age, she requires medical attention for her respiratory infection and wounds. She was immediately transported to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center for a medical examination and admitted. The young seal was given supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes. Her intake weight was 42.8lbs.
Update 2/19/24- After six weeks of care in our hospital, this juvenile seal is fully recovered and ready to return to the wild. Weighing a healthy 75.4lbs, she was tagged #69 on her right rear flipper and released at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On February Feb. 12th this male Grey seal stranded on the beach at 36th Street in Sea Isle City. He had mucous around his eyes, and several abrasions on his body and his nostrils. He was brought to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center for a medical examination and admitted. The pup was given supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes for hydration. The Stranding Technicians are currently assist-feeding his diet of fish. His intake weight was 44lbs. This pup came in at a good weight for age but required treatment for a respiratory infection.
Update 2/19/24- After six weeks of care in our hospital, this juvenile seal is fully recovered and ready to return to the wild. Weighing a healthy 68lbs, he was tagged #68 on his left rear flipper and released at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On February Feb. 8th this male Grey seal was found in Seaside Park (Island Beach State Park) near the inlet jetty. A trained MMSC volunteer local to the area was dispatched to help assess the pup's condition, and his behavior was observed overnight. When the seal didn't leave the beach by the next day, MMSC staff responded on February 9th to transport him to MMSC. Once he arrived at the Center, he was examined and given supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolytes for hydration. He was underweight and has a small wound on the side of his head. The Stranding Technicians are currently assist-feeding his diet of fish. His intake weight was 36lbs.
Update 2/19/24- After six weeks of care in our hospital, this juvenile seal is fully recovered and ready to return to the wild. Weighing a healthy 76.6lbs, he was tagged #67 on his left rear flipper, he was released at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On February 8th the MERR Institute of Delaware responded to this female Grey seal that had come ashore in front of Sea Colony in Bethany Beach. Although she was alert and active, she was very underweight. She was monitored throughout the day, and the decision was made to rescue her on the morning of Feb. 9th. She was transported to MMSC for rehabilitation. The 4–6-week-old seal was admitted to the ICU. Upon being admitted, she was examined and given supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolyte solution for hydration. Treatment was started for a respiratory infection. Her intake weight was 28.8lbs.
Update 2/19/24- After six weeks of care in our hospital, this juvenile seal is fully recovered and ready to return to the wild. Weighing a healthy 70lbs, she was tagged #70 on her right rear flipper and released at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On Friday January 12th shortly before 10pm, a jogger discovered a seal pup lying on the sidewalk at Baltimore Avenue in Point Pleasant beach. The young female Grey seal had likely breached the flooded bulkhead at Lake Louise during the coastal storm, and soon made her way to the middle of the road. Two MMSC Stranding Staff members immediately responded from Brigantine as the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department kept the seal pup safe until they arrived. Traveling during the height of the storm, the team arrived back at the MMSC with the seal at 1:30am. The pup was moved into Pen C of the Intensive Care Unit, where she was given supportive care via tube feeding a mixture of formula and electrolyte solution for hydration.
Update 3/25/24- After over two months of care in our hospital, she had recovered and was ready to return to the wild. Weighing a healthy 76.8lbs, she was tagged #66 on her right rear flipper. She was released back into the ocean at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
This male grey seal pup was first discovered resting on the beach in Sea Bright late in the afternoon of January 11th. A former MMSC Stranding Technician local to the area was dispatched to help assess the pup's condition, and his behavior was observed overnight. When the seal didn't leave the beach by daybreak, MMSC staff responded and transported him to the Center. The pup still has traces of his white birthing coat (lanugo), so we are estimating his age to be approximately 4-5 weeks old. His intake weight was 35lbs. Despite being thin and having some irritation from sand in his eyes, he is bright, alert and responsive. Once the pup arrived at the Center, he was moved into the ICU and given supportive care with fluids and assist-feeding fish.
Update 2/19/24- After six weeks of care in our hospital, this juvenile seal is fully recovered and ready to return to the wild. Weighing a healthy 86lbs, he was tagged #65 on his left rear flipper, he was released at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
On Christmas Day (12/25/23) we received a report of a badly injured seal lying on the beach in Surf City, Long Beach Island. When our Stranding Technicians arrived, they found a male Harbor seal suffering from a large laceration on his left hip, and multiple smaller wounds on his abdomen and around his tail. The yearling, likely born last spring, was immediately transported to MMSC for medical treatment and supportive care. Upon his arrival, staff administered fluids and flushed out his wounds. During his medical examination MMSC's veterinarian determined the likely cause of the wound is a shark bite.
Update 2/8/24- Fully-recovered from his injuries after spending over six weeks in our hospital, he was ready to return to the wild. Now weighing a healthy 87lbs, he was tagged #64 on his left rear flipper for future identification and released into the calm waters just inside the Brigantine Inlet at the North Brigantine Natural Area.
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