Gray Seal Rescued and Rehabilitated by Mystic Aquarium will return to Ocean Home!
From
the Mystic Aquarium
An approximately 3-month-old male gray seal weanling rescued from Misquamicut
Beach, Westerly, RI on February 15, 2022.
Gray seal from an earlier release in Charlestown. Photo by Will Collette
At approximately 8 weeks old, he was found minimally responsive and in very thin body condition. Upon arrival he weighed just 30 lbs.
While rehabilitating, the seal received antibiotics for an infection and fluids to address dehydration. Throughout his time with our Animal Rescue Program, he has more than doubled his weight; currently weighing in at over 60 lbs!
The seal has recovered well in rehabilitation
and is ready to return to his ocean home! This Gray Seal will be released
during a can’t miss moment on Tuesday, March 29:
Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program cordially invites
you:
What: Mystic Aquarium is proud to announce
the release of one rehabilitated
gray seal
When: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022
Where: Blue Shutters Beach - Charlestown, RI
Media is encouraged to arrive early – Mystic Aquarium Animal Rescue will be on site by 9:45 A.M.