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PSA: Mak the rescued otter sometimes sucks his paw when he's relaxin' and we thought you should know.
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Happy
#MarineMammalMonday
! The bulbous area on a beluga’s forehead is called a melon, it’s used to create different vocalizations.
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We don't know who needs to see this, but stop what you're doing and watch this sleepy otter.
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This is true 👀
In 2015, a fish at the Vancouver Aquarium was given a fake eye so other fish wouldn't bully it.
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Rescue Centre patient Swimmy Fallon earned his reputation as "not so swimmy" as he didn't seem to like water that much at all. During swims he'd sit in his tub, waiting for it to be over. Good news, he's slowly progressing and is learning to seal.
@jimmyfallon
@FallonTonight
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Snow day, snow problem. Tanu, Katmai, Mak, Kunik Hardy and Rialto show us how a
#snowday
otter be celebrated.
#snowcouver
#SnowMageddon2019
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It's Katmai's 10th
#rescueversary
! Katmai was found near Homer, Alaska in 2012 at just a few months old, and nursed back to health at the Alaska Sea Life Center. Now she's all grown up to be the Aquarium's sea otter queen! Wish her a happy 10 years if you see her today
#vanaqua
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One silver lining of our closure last week is that some of our animals and their dedicated care staff are getting extra time to explore our galleries together (thanks to our friends at Shedd for sharing the idea.)💙🐧
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This tiny otter pup is growing stronger every day at our
#RescueCentre
. Today he started exploring underwater & learning how to dive.
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At least 7 locals are enjoying the
#VancouverSnow
!❄️ We're open today so stop by for some cocoa and an otter-ly adorable winter wonderland.
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This has got to be the seal-iest thing you've ever seen! This is Jerry. Jerry likes his "spa-time". Most days, he chooses his turtle pool over big pools.
Please don't interrupt Jerry. Happy Friday!
#vanaqua
#vancouveraquarium
#vancouverbc
#mmr
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Love is in the air at Vancouver Aquarium — happy
#valentinesday
from the otters! 💕🦦
#vanaqua
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Everyone stay calm while we introduce you to our newest
@marinemammalrescue
patient, Joey. He was discovered orphaned, hypothermic and hypoglycaemic near Kyuquot. He was flown into Vancouver Friday morning and is now stabilizing, resting and feeding well under 24/7 care.
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Hardy rescue-versary: a thread.
We’ve rounded up some adorable highlights to mark the occasion he arrived at the Marine Mammal Rescue Centre and stole all of our hearts in 2017.
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Today is not just any otter day, it’s an extra special one because Tanu is celebrating her 15th birthday! 🎂
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On this day in 2017, Hardy was rescued off the coast of Vancouver Island! 🦦🦦
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Your
#CanadaDay
dose of cute brought to you by rescued baby sea otter pup receiving 24hr care at our
#RescueCentre
!
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Have you ever seen a duck wearing boots? Meet Fiver, a 10-year-old ringed teal who lives in our Amazon Gallery. He has some sores on the bottom of his feet and these neoprene booties allow him to have a soft surface to stand on so his feet can heal. (1/3)
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Happy rescueversary JoJo! Joey was rescued on this day two years ago ❤️ 🦦
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Happy Rescueversary Kunik! Kunik was near Homer, Alaska in March 2016 and deemed non-releasable by US FWS. She was rehabilitated at Alaska Sealife Center alongside Mak, who was rescued a month prior, and the two came to the aquarium together in November of 2016.
#vanaqua
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Everyone, please give the newest Marine Mammal Rescue Centre Patients a royal welcome 👑
@RoyalFamily
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These
#penguins
sure know how to make an entrance. They arrived in their best tuxedos for this year's
#WorldPenguinDay
parade.🤵
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We are pleased to announce that we are hosting some V.I.K. (Very Important Koi) guests here at
#VanAqua
. They have quickly won over the hearts of aquarists, and we’re happy to support
@VanGarden
and
@ParkBoard
during this rescue mission.
#OtterWatch2018
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Good morning
@chrissyteigen
! We’ve named our newest rescue centre pup patient “Fishy Teigen” in your honour.
Please don’t hate us, it is meant to be a tribute (however poorly executed).
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Happy birthday to the superstar sea otter, Joey! Two years ago, baby JoJo wiggled into our hearts when he was rescued near Kyuquot! He's done a lot of growing up in the past two years, but he's still got a lot to say — you might still hear him vocalizing if you come by to visit!
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Happy rescueversary to sea otter Rialto!
Rialto was rescued in 2016 from Olympia National Park in Washington by
@SeattleAquarium
, and transferred to the Vancouver Aquarium later that year. He's become one of the most social otters at the Aquarium - stop by and say hi!
#vanaqua
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It's Tazlina's 5th rescueversary! Taz was found off the coast of Alaska at just a day old. She was rehabilitated by Alaksa SeaLife Center and deemed non-releasable by US Fish and Wildlife Service before being transferred to the Aquarium in 2019. Happy rescueversary Taz!
#vanaqua
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Today is Endangered Species Day! Sea otters were once extirpated in Canada and have since been reintroduced. They remain endangered, but population numbers continue to improve, and are considered a great success story in ocean conservation.
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To celebrate Taz's arrival, we're blessing your feeds with this throwback photo from her baby album 💕
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We're soaking up every last second of summer—and so are Tanu, Katmai and Rialto.
They're beating the heat by diving into ice and clam treats. ☀️⛱️
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It's finally
#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek
! It's been a little while since we did a video like this, and a few new rescued otters have joined us at the aquarium since then — so whether you're here for the first time or just need a refresher, it's time to Meet the Otters.
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Meet Dwayne 'the Rockfish' Johnson! A tiny premature pup who made an early arrival at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre after being discovered struggling and alone. Dwayne is now recovering, receiving regular fluids and nutrition, and showing signs of improvement
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Stop your scroll and practice some self-care today. This tip brought to you by Tanu the rescued sea otter getting her groom on.
#WednesdayWisdom
📷: IG/mattmatt.jr
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Happy Rescueversary to Kunik! Rescued in March of 2016 near Homer, Alaska, Kunik was rehabilitated alongside Mak at
@AlaskaSeaLife
before both otters came to the Vancouver Aquarium later that year. A bright and inquisitive otter, Kunik is also known for her love of ice!
#vanaqua
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Happy birthday Rialto! Rescued as a pup from Rialto Beach in Olympia National Park by
@SeattleAquarium
, Rialto was transferred here in 2016. One of the most social and curious otters here at the Aquarium, Rialto turns six today - wish him a happy birthday if you see him!
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It really happened.
@SethRogen
, meet Ceph Rogen.
Want to make this friendship official and meet your newest 8-armed friend IRL?
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It's
#WorldOtterDay
! We had a little party to celebrate, including some sea urchin treats! Protecting sea otters is important due to their status as a keystone species — by regulating sea urchin populations, they help ensure that kelp forest ecosystems can thrive.
#vanaqua
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Legends recognize legends. 👑
Cosmo pays homage to
@MariahCarey
in her iconic cover of ”All I Want For Christmas Is You”
(This is also us, every. single. time. 🗣)
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Taz was less than a day old when Alaskan fisherman noticed her alone and in need of help.
@AlaskaSeaLife
rescued her and nursed her back to health, and four years later she's living her best Taznado life here with the other sea otters! Happy 4th Rescueversary, Taz! vanaqua
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It was a big day for Joey yesterday! After months of rehabilitation under the care of our
@MarMamRescue
staff, he was introduced to Kunik (one of the other Aquarium otters) for the first time. Are you
#TeamJoey
? Pick up your
@WhitecapsFC
Joey face mask!
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Join us in sea-lebrating Taz's 1st birthday today! We're bringing out her baby album to mark the occasion 🎂
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Our animal care team and rescued sea otters are having a (snow) ball today! ❄️ Watch two-year-old Mak and Kunik and eight-month-old Hardy’s enrichment session. Otter-ly adorable, no?
#Vancouver
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It’s snowing in Vancouver and Otters are reacting to it. Check them out.
#BCStorm
#FridayVibes
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Hardy, our newest rescued sea otter, won the lottery in looks - but he's more than just cute & fluffly.
#SeaOtterAwarenessWeek
#YouOtterKnow
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Roses are red
Octopus blood is blue
3 hearts is so many
No wonder we love you
#ValentineASpecies
#ValentinesDay
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Meet seal pup Scott Moir named for Olympic athlete
@ScottMoir
. This skinny seal is recovering at our Rescue Centre.
http://t.co/xDwk1otNs5
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Thanks for spending
#SeaOtterAwareness
week with us — and it just wouldn't be an otter observance without an otter party!
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Happy Birthday Taz! Rescued near Alaska in April 19 just after being born, Taz was cared for at
@AlaskaSeaLife
and deemed non-releasable by US Fish and Wildlife Service. At Vancouver Aquarium, she's been nicknamed "Taznado" for her boundless energy!
#vanaqua
#otters
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MT @ MyVancouver: Cutest thing you'll see all day! A baby sea Otter is coming to
@vanaqua
!
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The Vancouver Aquarium is happy to celebrate one of our sea otters, Mak. Today is his birthday and is 6 years old! Join us at 2:30 pm for a Facebook Live for a birthday enrichment.
#Friday
#FridayMotivation
#vanaqua
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Berni, the rescued olive ridley sea turtle who arrived at MMR cold-shocked at only 11c last week, is responding well to treatment. His bloodwork is improving and he has even started paddling around his rehab pool—a positive sign of his improved alertness and health. Go Berni go!
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The Vancouver Aquarium was delighted this morning to release five harbour seals to their natural home for the holidays. Fish Crackers, Java, Gus, Ramen and Memphis Jookin were rescued, rehabilitated and now released.
#vanaqua
#Vancouver
#marine
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How Joey, the baby sea otter became a viral sensation amid the coronavirus pandemic:
@MarMamRescue
@shinnyshinnyya
@FoxNews
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Meet Mo, a 7 month old fur seal pup, rescued off Hardwicke Island yesterday. She arrived at
#VanAqua
’s Rescue Centre after being observed swimming irregularly and unable to dive. Dehydrated and underweight, Mo is undergoing examinations and tube feedings until she’s stabilized.
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🚨 RESCUED SEA OTTER PUP ALERT🚨
Our newest patient is a female northern sea otter pup found alone near Tofino and transferred to our Rescue Centre with the help of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO). She is receiving 24-hour care from our team of staff and volunteers. 🦦
#otter
#marinemammalrescue
#vammr
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Ever wonder how sea otters would react to jack-o'-lanterns? Wonder no more!
#vanaqua
#HappyHalloween
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