SR3 Sealife Response Rehab and Research
@sr3sealife.bsky.social
Nonprofit rescuing and protecting marine wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. SR3.org
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!
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.
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!
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
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...
Give a warm welcome to the Animal Husbandry Interns this year, Lily, Soline, and Caitlin!
July 6, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Give a warm welcome to the Animal Husbandry Interns this year, Lily, Soline, and Caitlin!
You can vote for us in Best in the PNW every day for the next week!
Go to votethepnw.com ➡️ Services ➡️ Nonprofit Organization ➡️ look for Sealife Response, Rehab and Research ✅
P.S. the list is not in alphabetical order, but you can also Ctrl F to find "Sealife" in the list!
Go to votethepnw.com ➡️ Services ➡️ Nonprofit Organization ➡️ look for Sealife Response, Rehab and Research ✅
P.S. the list is not in alphabetical order, but you can also Ctrl F to find "Sealife" in the list!
June 20, 2025 at 8:38 PM
You can vote for us in Best in the PNW every day for the next week!
Go to votethepnw.com ➡️ Services ➡️ Nonprofit Organization ➡️ look for Sealife Response, Rehab and Research ✅
P.S. the list is not in alphabetical order, but you can also Ctrl F to find "Sealife" in the list!
Go to votethepnw.com ➡️ Services ➡️ Nonprofit Organization ➡️ look for Sealife Response, Rehab and Research ✅
P.S. the list is not in alphabetical order, but you can also Ctrl F to find "Sealife" in the list!
Orzo’s not the only harbor seal pup currently in care… meet Gnocchi and Macaroni!
Both pups are cases of maternal abandonment. In order to keep moms and pups together in the wild, please keep your distance from marine mammals resting on beaches and keep your pets on a leash.
Both pups are cases of maternal abandonment. In order to keep moms and pups together in the wild, please keep your distance from marine mammals resting on beaches and keep your pets on a leash.
June 13, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Orzo’s not the only harbor seal pup currently in care… meet Gnocchi and Macaroni!
Both pups are cases of maternal abandonment. In order to keep moms and pups together in the wild, please keep your distance from marine mammals resting on beaches and keep your pets on a leash.
Both pups are cases of maternal abandonment. In order to keep moms and pups together in the wild, please keep your distance from marine mammals resting on beaches and keep your pets on a leash.
You voted: Meet Orzo!
You can help fund Orzo’s care by signing up to make automatic gifts at SR3.org/?form=Wavemakers. Another ocean hero will even match your donations for an entire year! 🌊
You can help fund Orzo’s care by signing up to make automatic gifts at SR3.org/?form=Wavemakers. Another ocean hero will even match your donations for an entire year! 🌊
June 6, 2025 at 5:13 PM
You voted: Meet Orzo!
You can help fund Orzo’s care by signing up to make automatic gifts at SR3.org/?form=Wavemakers. Another ocean hero will even match your donations for an entire year! 🌊
You can help fund Orzo’s care by signing up to make automatic gifts at SR3.org/?form=Wavemakers. Another ocean hero will even match your donations for an entire year! 🌊
Arriving at the Rescue Center on May 18th, this days-old pup marks the start of harbor seal pupping season, and she needs a name!
SR3's naming theme this year is "noodles” 🍝🍜 Cast your vote by the end of May at forms.gle/9muNNGQCSkgW... to help us decide which noodle this pup should be named after!
SR3's naming theme this year is "noodles” 🍝🍜 Cast your vote by the end of May at forms.gle/9muNNGQCSkgW... to help us decide which noodle this pup should be named after!
May 29, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Arriving at the Rescue Center on May 18th, this days-old pup marks the start of harbor seal pupping season, and she needs a name!
SR3's naming theme this year is "noodles” 🍝🍜 Cast your vote by the end of May at forms.gle/9muNNGQCSkgW... to help us decide which noodle this pup should be named after!
SR3's naming theme this year is "noodles” 🍝🍜 Cast your vote by the end of May at forms.gle/9muNNGQCSkgW... to help us decide which noodle this pup should be named after!
Members of L Pod from the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales, photographed in November 2024. Image obtained using an octocopter drone flown non-invasively at >100-foot altitude during health research conducted under NMFS research permit # 22306.
May 23, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Members of L Pod from the endangered population of Southern Resident killer whales, photographed in November 2024. Image obtained using an octocopter drone flown non-invasively at >100-foot altitude during health research conducted under NMFS research permit # 22306.
🚨 Harbor seal pupping season has begun in Washington State 🚨
This pup came into care on Saturday from the outer coast after she was separated from her mom before she was able to survive on her own in the wild.
This pup came into care on Saturday from the outer coast after she was separated from her mom before she was able to survive on her own in the wild.
May 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
🚨 Harbor seal pupping season has begun in Washington State 🚨
This pup came into care on Saturday from the outer coast after she was separated from her mom before she was able to survive on her own in the wild.
This pup came into care on Saturday from the outer coast after she was separated from her mom before she was able to survive on her own in the wild.
Threatened or endangered species are animals that are at risk of extinction. Here are several that can be found in the PNW, and are protected under the Endangered Species Act:
Loggerhead sea turtles
Southern Resident killer whales
Guadalupe fur seals
North Pacific right whales
Loggerhead sea turtles
Southern Resident killer whales
Guadalupe fur seals
North Pacific right whales
May 16, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Threatened or endangered species are animals that are at risk of extinction. Here are several that can be found in the PNW, and are protected under the Endangered Species Act:
Loggerhead sea turtles
Southern Resident killer whales
Guadalupe fur seals
North Pacific right whales
Loggerhead sea turtles
Southern Resident killer whales
Guadalupe fur seals
North Pacific right whales
Time for a Naga pupdate!
May 13, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Time for a Naga pupdate!
The injured sea lion, locally named Oscar, we posted about on Tuesday was resighted! Our team administered an antibiotic to him this spring, and he hadn’t been seen since - until this week. These photos were taken during a break in the clouds yesterday afternoon!
May 8, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The injured sea lion, locally named Oscar, we posted about on Tuesday was resighted! Our team administered an antibiotic to him this spring, and he hadn’t been seen since - until this week. These photos were taken during a break in the clouds yesterday afternoon!
Read about Oscar’s care in the field at sr3.org/news/field-medicine.
May 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Read about Oscar’s care in the field at sr3.org/news/field-medicine.