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Written by Alaska SeaLife Center
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Sunday, 18 June 2006 |
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Young Male Steller Sea Lion Rescued in Juneau
Much like Boardwalk, the female Steller who came to the Center in 2005,
Ajowan (AJ) spent two days hauled out on a dock in Juneau where National Marine
Fisheries Service officers first observed him.
The one-year-old male
looked extremely thin and became more lethargic as time passed. A
brief physical exam and blood sample showed Ajowan had a high white blood count,
which usually signals an infection.
After an odyssey of driving, flights, and working with National Marine
Fisheries Service personnel to capture the young Steller, Alaska SeaLife Center
staff brought Ajowan to Seward on June 2nd.
His condition has improved and
if all goes well, he will be released back to Southeast Alaskan waters when he
has fully recovered. Steller sea lions are endangered in much of their
range.
The Alaska SeaLife Center is dedicated to understanding and maintaining
the integrity of the marine ecosystem of Alaska. We achieve our
mission through research, rehabilitation, conservation and public
education. The Center's research and rehabilitation facilities and
naturalistic exhibits immerse visitors in the dynamic marine ecosystems
of Alaska.
Website: http://www.alaskasealife.org/
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Last Updated ( Monday, 19 June 2006 )
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