Seal release tomorrow morning at 9 AM at Blue Shutters.

On June 12, 9AM Mystic Aquarium's Animal Rescue Releases young Harp Seal 'Puck' 

On Blue Shutters Beach, Charlestown, R.I.

  

Mystic, Conn, (June 11, 2014) - Mystic Aquarium will release a male, yearling Harp Seal named 'Puck' on Blue Shutters Beach, Charlestown, RI., Thursday, June 12, at 9 AM.

What:    Release Young Male Harp Seal 'Puck'

When:   9AM on Thursday, June 12, 9AM

Where:  Blue Shutters Beach - Charlestown, RI 

‘Puck’ is a male yearling (1-2 years old) harp seal who stranded on March 5, 2014 in Little Compton, RI.  On that same day, he was rescued and admitted into the Seal Rescue Clinic at Mystic Aquarium. 

He was in thin body condition and mildly dehydrated, however the most significant concern was that radiographs revealed him to have a severe stomach impaction with a large volume of rocks. 

He was treated with antibiotics and fluid therapy and on March 7 Gastrotomy (stomach) surgery was performed and all of the rocks were successfully removed. He has since recovered well and is off all antibiotics making him ready for release!

We hope that you can join us to celebrate his return to the ocean!

We ask our members and friends to remember that marine animal release dates and times can change at the last minute given the variables of medical health and release readiness, weather, and a variety of other factors. Mystic Aquarium will do its best to provide information if a change in the release

schedule is anticipated. 

We ask for your patience in cases where such advance notification is impossible.  Thank you for your support and understanding.

Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program supports animals in need and educates the public about the marine environment and its inhabitants. The public is encouraged to call the aquarium’s 24-hour hotline at 860.572.5955 ext. 107 if they encounter a marine mammal or sea turtle in Conn., R.I. or Fishers Island, N.Y.

Mystic Aquarium is a founding member of the Northeast Region Stranding Network.  This network in comprised of organizations along the eastern sea coast which have facilities and trained staff to care for sick and injured animals.  Marine Mammals are protected species, so only groups and facilities authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service are permitted to handle these animals.