SR3 Sealife Response Rehab and Research
@sr3sealife.bsky.social
Nonprofit rescuing and protecting marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. SR3.org
The Salish Sea is one body of water - not two countries - and our seals know it. #WildlifeConservationDay
Four out of six of our satellite-tracked seals swam to Canada in the past year, traveling upwards of 150 miles!
Four out of six of our satellite-tracked seals swam to Canada in the past year, traveling upwards of 150 miles!
December 4, 2025 at 5:06 PM
The Salish Sea is one body of water - not two countries - and our seals know it. #WildlifeConservationDay
Four out of six of our satellite-tracked seals swam to Canada in the past year, traveling upwards of 150 miles!
Four out of six of our satellite-tracked seals swam to Canada in the past year, traveling upwards of 150 miles!
Al Dente battled serious injuries, malnourishment and seizures, and he has needed a lot of intensive care.
If you want to support Al Dente’s recovery, a generous donor will DOUBLE your gift before midnight today - up to a total of $10,000. sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
If you want to support Al Dente’s recovery, a generous donor will DOUBLE your gift before midnight today - up to a total of $10,000. sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
December 2, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Al Dente battled serious injuries, malnourishment and seizures, and he has needed a lot of intensive care.
If you want to support Al Dente’s recovery, a generous donor will DOUBLE your gift before midnight today - up to a total of $10,000. sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
If you want to support Al Dente’s recovery, a generous donor will DOUBLE your gift before midnight today - up to a total of $10,000. sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
This was Al Dente four months ago, when he came into care with severe trauma from a suspected dog bite.
You can DOUBLE your impact for Al Dente this Giving Tuesday, and check in tomorrow at 12pm PST to see how his recovery is going! sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
You can DOUBLE your impact for Al Dente this Giving Tuesday, and check in tomorrow at 12pm PST to see how his recovery is going! sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
December 1, 2025 at 4:38 PM
This was Al Dente four months ago, when he came into care with severe trauma from a suspected dog bite.
You can DOUBLE your impact for Al Dente this Giving Tuesday, and check in tomorrow at 12pm PST to see how his recovery is going! sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
You can DOUBLE your impact for Al Dente this Giving Tuesday, and check in tomorrow at 12pm PST to see how his recovery is going! sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/GT25
Good news - Oscar has returned to Des Moines!
November 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Good news - Oscar has returned to Des Moines!
Y’all voted on the designs, and here are the winners! New merch is live on our site at SR3.org/shop 🎉 And make sure you’re signed up for our emails to stay in the loop on upcoming Black Friday deals: SR3.org/join-the-community
November 24, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Y’all voted on the designs, and here are the winners! New merch is live on our site at SR3.org/shop 🎉 And make sure you’re signed up for our emails to stay in the loop on upcoming Black Friday deals: SR3.org/join-the-community
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After nine years of collecting moisture drops from the blow of North Atlantic right whales, scientists say they have a new tool for checking the health of these massive endangered animals.
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Scientists plan to save whales by collecting their snot
Thar she blows! Scientists say moisture from the endangered right whales blowholes yields important health info that could help save species.
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November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
After nine years of collecting moisture drops from the blow of North Atlantic right whales, scientists say they have a new tool for checking the health of these massive endangered animals.
@whalesorg.bsky.social @sr3sealife.bsky.social @whoi.edu
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@whalesorg.bsky.social @sr3sealife.bsky.social @whoi.edu
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(1/3) SR3’s veterinary staff contributed our expertise and equipment to the rescue attempt of a humpback whale in Oregon on Sunday and Monday.
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Experts Euthanize Oregon Humpback Whale After Unsuccessful Attempt to Free it from Beach
A young humpback whale stranded on the Oregon Coast north of Yachats on November 15, prompting a response of trained teams from across the West Coast through the West Coast Marine Mammal Stranding Net...
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November 18, 2025 at 10:10 PM
(1/3) SR3’s veterinary staff contributed our expertise and equipment to the rescue attempt of a humpback whale in Oregon on Sunday and Monday.
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These Guadalupe fur seals were found severely underweight and dehydrated along the outer coast of Washington State in June. After more than three months of intensive care at SR3, they fully recovered and returned to the ocean again!
October 13, 2025 at 10:40 PM
These Guadalupe fur seals were found severely underweight and dehydrated along the outer coast of Washington State in June. After more than three months of intensive care at SR3, they fully recovered and returned to the ocean again!
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Don't forget this Wednesday at 430pm PDT (Pacific time) we have a great free webinar for you about monitoring Orca health with Dr. Holly Fearnbach of @sr3sealife.bsky.social and Dr. Deborah Giles of @seadocsociety.bsky.social! Register today!
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Photogrammetry and Poop: Tracking Killer Whale Health | The Foundation for WWU & Alumni | Western Washington University
Despite being one of the eight most endangered species on the Endangered Species List and one of the most studied populations of animals on the planet, the Southern Resident killer whales continue to ...
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October 13, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Don't forget this Wednesday at 430pm PDT (Pacific time) we have a great free webinar for you about monitoring Orca health with Dr. Holly Fearnbach of @sr3sealife.bsky.social and Dr. Deborah Giles of @seadocsociety.bsky.social! Register today!
foundation.wwu.edu/event/photog...
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We’re adding new apparel to our gift store - which design would you add to your cart? Comment your favorite below and the winner will be featured in our store 👕
Thanks to all of our incredible volunteers who submitted designs! These four were created by A) Adriana, B) Allie, C) Ro, and D) Sandy.
Thanks to all of our incredible volunteers who submitted designs! These four were created by A) Adriana, B) Allie, C) Ro, and D) Sandy.
October 9, 2025 at 5:44 PM
We’re adding new apparel to our gift store - which design would you add to your cart? Comment your favorite below and the winner will be featured in our store 👕
Thanks to all of our incredible volunteers who submitted designs! These four were created by A) Adriana, B) Allie, C) Ro, and D) Sandy.
Thanks to all of our incredible volunteers who submitted designs! These four were created by A) Adriana, B) Allie, C) Ro, and D) Sandy.
Animals out in the wild are facing a seasonal transition - pups who survived successfully with their mothers may be facing human-caused threats that leave them in need of care. Read about some of our fall cases at www.sealifer3.org/news/season-of-change
A Season of Change for Harbor Seal Pups — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Kate Hruby , Communication and Education Coordinator
www.sealifer3.org
October 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Animals out in the wild are facing a seasonal transition - pups who survived successfully with their mothers may be facing human-caused threats that leave them in need of care. Read about some of our fall cases at www.sealifer3.org/news/season-of-change
Most of our patients have graduated fish school and are competing for their meals with their fellow seals! This means they just have to reach a release weight of around 50 pounds before they can return to the ocean.
Here we have Paparadelle, Vermicelli, and Udon striking poses.
Here we have Paparadelle, Vermicelli, and Udon striking poses.
October 1, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Most of our patients have graduated fish school and are competing for their meals with their fellow seals! This means they just have to reach a release weight of around 50 pounds before they can return to the ocean.
Here we have Paparadelle, Vermicelli, and Udon striking poses.
Here we have Paparadelle, Vermicelli, and Udon striking poses.
Before and after x-rays of Linguine. One of the biggest differences is the thickness of her blubber layer. Image 1 was taken about 3 months ago, when she arrived at the Rescue Center because of maternal abandonment and malnutrition. Image 2 was taken 30 pounds later as she gets closer to release!
September 17, 2025 at 11:16 PM
Before and after x-rays of Linguine. One of the biggest differences is the thickness of her blubber layer. Image 1 was taken about 3 months ago, when she arrived at the Rescue Center because of maternal abandonment and malnutrition. Image 2 was taken 30 pounds later as she gets closer to release!
Dragon, the Rescue Center’s first patient in 2024, was seen again in the wild! She hangs out in Seattle, and is our most resighted patient. This time, she was captured on camera by animal husbandry volunteer, Lauren 🐲💙
September 13, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Dragon, the Rescue Center’s first patient in 2024, was seen again in the wild! She hangs out in Seattle, and is our most resighted patient. This time, she was captured on camera by animal husbandry volunteer, Lauren 🐲💙
Macaroni is back in the ocean!
August 27, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Macaroni is back in the ocean!
First harbor seal release of the season!
August 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
First harbor seal release of the season!
After six months of sending location data to satellites, Naga the harbor seal has finally stopped phoning home. But while our insight into Naga’s journey has ended, there’s no hiding the fact that she was a well-traveled seal. Check out her journey at www.sealifer3.org/news/nagas-journey
8 Places Naga Visited in the Salish Sea — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By Kate Hruby , Communication and Education Coordinator
www.sealifer3.org
August 6, 2025 at 9:30 PM
After six months of sending location data to satellites, Naga the harbor seal has finally stopped phoning home. But while our insight into Naga’s journey has ended, there’s no hiding the fact that she was a well-traveled seal. Check out her journey at www.sealifer3.org/news/nagas-journey
Cheers to you and to our flippered Fish School graduates - fish mash margarita style!
Thanks to your generous support ($28k of it!), many rescued seal pups now have the chance to eat fish, grow strong, and return to the wild where they belong.
Thanks to your generous support ($28k of it!), many rescued seal pups now have the chance to eat fish, grow strong, and return to the wild where they belong.
August 2, 2025 at 1:30 AM
Cheers to you and to our flippered Fish School graduates - fish mash margarita style!
Thanks to your generous support ($28k of it!), many rescued seal pups now have the chance to eat fish, grow strong, and return to the wild where they belong.
Thanks to your generous support ($28k of it!), many rescued seal pups now have the chance to eat fish, grow strong, and return to the wild where they belong.
Today’s your last chance to make a splash for hungry seal pups! Your gift will be matched, meaning you can deliver twice the meals for pups learning how to eat fish: sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/fishdrive
July 31, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Today’s your last chance to make a splash for hungry seal pups! Your gift will be matched, meaning you can deliver twice the meals for pups learning how to eat fish: sealifer3.donorsupport.co/page/fishdrive
This spring, staff from @thewhalemuseum.bsky.social, Cascadia Research Collective, and SR3 gathered in Olympia to practice whale disentanglement skills. Learn about the training and what it takes to become a responder at www.sealifer3.org/news/preparing-for-the-next-response
Preparing for the Next Response — SR3 Sealife Response, Rehabilitation, and Research improving the health of marine wildlife.
By KC Scofield , Response Program Coordinator
www.sealifer3.org
July 26, 2025 at 9:58 PM
This spring, staff from @thewhalemuseum.bsky.social, Cascadia Research Collective, and SR3 gathered in Olympia to practice whale disentanglement skills. Learn about the training and what it takes to become a responder at www.sealifer3.org/news/preparing-for-the-next-response
Don’t forget to tune in LIVE on Facebook or Instagram tomorrow, July 24 at 12pm PDT, when class will be in session - and you’ll have a front-row seat!
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July 23, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Don’t forget to tune in LIVE on Facebook or Instagram tomorrow, July 24 at 12pm PDT, when class will be in session - and you’ll have a front-row seat!
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Class is in session at SR3’s Seal Pup Schoolhouse! Join us on 7/24 at 12pm PST on Facebook or Instagram live for a behind-the-scenes look as our youngest patients take on one of their biggest challenges yet: learning how to eat fish.
July 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Class is in session at SR3’s Seal Pup Schoolhouse! Join us on 7/24 at 12pm PST on Facebook or Instagram live for a behind-the-scenes look as our youngest patients take on one of their biggest challenges yet: learning how to eat fish.
SR3 admitted a second Guadalupe fur seal of the year at the end of June. Like the first, this young seal was found severely underweight and dehydrated and is now receiving critical medical care, hydration, and regular feeds to help her regain strength.
July 12, 2025 at 5:51 PM
SR3 admitted a second Guadalupe fur seal of the year at the end of June. Like the first, this young seal was found severely underweight and dehydrated and is now receiving critical medical care, hydration, and regular feeds to help her regain strength.
Meet the education and outreach team! If you see SR3 in the community, chances are you’ll see one of these folks as well, along with dozens of fantastic volunteers. We can’t wait to chat with you all about the ocean this summer 🌊
July 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Meet the education and outreach team! If you see SR3 in the community, chances are you’ll see one of these folks as well, along with dozens of fantastic volunteers. We can’t wait to chat with you all about the ocean this summer 🌊
New science report identifies roadmap to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales: www.raincoast.org/reports/reco...
July 9, 2025 at 7:33 PM
New science report identifies roadmap to aid in the recovery of endangered Southern Resident killer whales: www.raincoast.org/reports/reco...