News Update - July 2017 Back Rescued Seal Pups This month saw the arrival of Puffin, Daisy, Hammerhead and Dugong in the hospital. Ridley, Natterjack, Hector, Dusky, Blue and Leatherback are doing really well and will be moved to the outdoor seal enclosure in the next 6 weeks for their final stage of rehabilitation and to learn how to compete for fish with the resident seals. Puffin, male common seal, was rescued on 4th July 2017. Daisy, female common seal, was rescued on 6th July 2017. Hammerhead, male juvenile common seal, was rescued on 10th July 2017. Dugong, male common seal, was rescued on 12th July 2017. Blue Dusky Hector Leatherback Natterjack Ridley Blue, Dugong, Hector, Leatherback, Natterjack and Ridley joined Dusky in the wean/swim pool. Aayla, grey seal pup, is in the outside seal enclosure. Penguin Chick The baby Humboldt penguin chick will be 3 months old on the 3rd of August 2017. The chick is really enjoying the water with its mum (Charlie) and dad (Jerome) keeping a watchful eye on their baby. Photo Gallery Calling all Seal Cadets When you next visit Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary look out for the Seal Cadets videos where Hollie, the Aquarist, will explain what happens when a seal pup is rescued. Seals in the Wild We visited a local seal colony in The Wash recently, here are some of the photos we took at low tide. Book your boat trip via Searles Sea Tours. If You Discover a Seal Pup in the Wild! If you should discover a seal pup that seems to be in distress, or is alone, what you do next could mean the difference between life and death for the animal. DO keep your distance; DON´T attempt to handle the pup; DON´T attempt to put the pup in the sea; DON´T ignore the situation; DO tell the appropriate organisation. Please call the Hunstanton SEA LIFE on 01485 533576. The Animal Care Team are on call around the clock to race to the rescue of seal pups in trouble anywhere around the coast. Back at the Sanctuary, pups receive expert veterinary care and are gradually weaned from a liquid diet to whole fish in the purpose built hospital. Then it´s to the outdoor pools to gain weight and build strength and stamina ready to resume life in the wild. Towels Wanted! If anyone has any spare towels, please drop them into the reception at the Sanctuary. Thank You so much. Attraction´s Leaflet The Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary´s leaflet is available, Click here to download a printer friendly pdf version. At the time of writing this news update, Steller arrived in the seal hospital on 28th July followed a few days later by Daggernose on 31st July 2017. Please click on their names to find out more about Steller and Daggernose. This news update has been put together by volunteers/supporters of the Hunstanton SEA LIFE Sanctuary.

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