Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center releases 3 harbor seals
The University of New England Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center (MARC) released three rehabilitated harbor seals at Granite Point in Biddeford on Oct. 19, 2010.
The three seals were found stranded in three different locations this past summer. One animal that had an ear infection that was successfully treated, and all three of them were treated for respiratory infections and parasites. The seals put on some weight during their stay at the center.
"Medway"
MARC 10-076 Pv
Harbor Seal, Phoca vitulina
Arrival Date: 7/27/2010
Stranded At: Nubble Light, York, Maine
Rescued by: Maine Department of Marine Resources
Gender: Female
Age: Yearling (1-2 yrs.)
Admit Weight: 28 lbs (12.90 kg)
Admit Length: 34 in (86.00 cm)
"Newry"
MARC 10-088 Pv
Harbor Seal Phoca vitulina
Arrival Date: 8/15/2010
Stranded At: Goose Rock's Beach, Kennebunkport, Maine
Rescued by: Maine Department of Marine Resources
Gender: Male
Age: Yearling (1-2 yrs.)
Admit Weight: 28 lbs (12.70 kg)
Admit Length: 31 in (78.00 cm)
"Jackman"
MARC 10-089 Pv
Harbor Seal
Phoca vitulina
Arrival Date: 8/15/2010
Stranded At: Fletcher's Neck, Biddeford, Maine
Rescued by: Maine Department of Marine Resources
Gender: Male
Age: Yearling (1-2 yrs.)
Admit Weight: 26 lbs (11.60 kg)
Admit Length: 33 in (83.00 cm)