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Wouldn’t be surprised if they purposely sent ones that weren’t in great condition
Here's more of a look into the health of Marineland's belugas and the illnesses that have plagued at least 3 of them.
U.S. government reviewing deaths of two belugas moved to Connecticut from Marineland
U.S. government reviewing deaths of two belugas moved to Connecticut from Marineland
On May 20th, the aquarium revealed their genders, (2.1).
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On June 15th, the aquarium announced they have opened a new playground called the Seal Pup Playspace.
Mystic Aquarium - Seal Pup Playspace | Facebook | By Mystic Aquarium | Have you seen our new Seal Pup Playspace!? We're excited for this addition to the aquarium for kids two to five years old to climb, play, explore and,...
Mystic Aquarium - Seal Pup Playspace | Facebook | By Mystic Aquarium | Have you seen our new Seal Pup Playspace!? We're excited for this addition to the aquarium for kids two to five years old to climb, play, explore and,...
Mystic currently has several rescue species of seal on exhibit including Grey and Harp seal. Hasn’t been publicly announced anywhere but for those interested go soon and there’s a good chance you can see them next to the new playground. Also means Mystic currently has seven species of pinniped on exhibit.
Where is the new playground? I'm going next week!
Are any of the animals in the rescue center pools?
Or do you mean in the large holding pools by the penguins?
~Thylo
Or do you mean in the large holding pools by the penguins?
~Thylo
They are in the seal rehab center after wetlands (so not the large penguin rehab pool). It’s across from what was originally the parakeet aviary but is now a playground area. Hugs the wall of the aquarium.
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That's what I was hoping for, thanks!
Are there any Harp that are visible? The animal in your photo looks like a Grey but it's hard to tell.
~Thylo
No that’s a grey. The harp is in the icu in the back but I had no trouble seeing him cause he’d jump and poke his head out frequently. Best time is probably around 1PM cause that’s when they do all the feedings so the seals constantly pop their heads out
Went to the aquarium today and was happy to see the 3 original belugas and 2 healthy ones that came from Marineland were sharing the whole tank together. The sick one is still in behind the scenes in a tank near the penguins.
On August 4th, the aquarium announced they have rehabilitated and released (2.0) grey seals named Nauset and Hudson back into the wild.
Mystic Aquarium - Animal Rescue Seal Release | Facebook | By Mystic Aquarium | It's National Coast Guard Day and there's no better way to celebrate than with a seal release! Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program recently...
Also, the aquarium has transferred the harp seals to another facility during the week of July 31st - August 6th, according to @Nicholas LionRider
Mystic Aquarium - Animal Rescue Seal Release | Facebook | By Mystic Aquarium | It's National Coast Guard Day and there's no better way to celebrate than with a seal release! Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Program recently...
Also, the aquarium has transferred the harp seals to another facility during the week of July 31st - August 6th, according to @Nicholas LionRider
Also said:
Which facility? SeaWorld California is the only facility I know of for sure that has non-releasable harp seals. A unique species to be held in captivity!
They didn't say they weren't releasable. Aquarium of Quebec has harps.
The harp seal was released to the wild
On August 11th, the aquarium announced that its President and CEO, Dr. Steve Coan, has completed his tenure and will now retire. He will be succeeded by Katie Cubina (temporarily) while they find a new CEO.
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It wasn’t posted here yet but this article provides further details on the belugas who passed. Regrettably Havana’s was storage disease- a genetic issue likely inherited from her mother as a sibling also had a metabolic disorder.
They also provide an update on Jetta as well.
Beluga Whale Deaths at Mystic Aquarium Unpreventable, Report Says – NBC Connecticut
Kela also recently underwent a tooth extraction successfully!
A very medically innovative procedure that will most probably be shared among all North American beluga facilities, and could also make way for more cetacean dental innovations
Beluga Tooth Extraction | The animals at Mystic Aquarium receive routine medical care, including dental exams! When 41-year-old Kela was having challenges eating due to a severe... | By Mystic Aquarium | Facebook
A very medically innovative procedure that will most probably be shared among all North American beluga facilities, and could also make way for more cetacean dental innovations
Beluga Tooth Extraction | The animals at Mystic Aquarium receive routine medical care, including dental exams! When 41-year-old Kela was having challenges eating due to a severe... | By Mystic Aquarium | Facebook
I have some good beluga news. I believe Jetta the female beluga that was in critical condition late last year has been reintroduced to the pod as I saw 6 belugas yesterday.