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Sea otter
threatened

Hoiho

Guadalupe Fur Seal
Arctocephalus townsendi

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This patient is a Guadalupe fur seal, a species that we have rescued in increasing numbers over recent years. As a species that lives in the open ocean, these fur seals rarely come to shore except for when they are sick or injured. 

Changing ocean conditions, domoic acid toxicosis and entanglement are the main drivers of stranding in this species.


photo © The Marine Mammal Center / NOAA permit #24359

Age at Admit
Pup
Weight at Admit
7.00 kgs
Sex
Male
Rescue Location
Smith River, Del Norte
Diagnosis
Malnutrition, Hepatopathy
Admitted
06/13/2024
Status
Released
Release Date
09/06/2024
Release Location
Chimney Rock - Point Reyes

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