Raising Tofino and Luna: Challenges, Triumphs, and Mayhem
September 12, 2025
In honour of Sea Otter Awareness Week, we’re taking a deep dive into summer 2024 to share the ins and outs of raising Tofino and Luna, two tiny otter pups who stole our hearts (and kept us on our toes).
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On Her Birthday, Lauren Chose to Save Marine Mammals
August 13, 2025
When 10-year-old Lauren was approaching her birthday, she decided to celebrate in a way that would make a real difference, she chose to turn her birthday into a fundraiser for marine animals in need.
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Not Every Rescue Ends in Release: Honouring Patty & Davis
April 29, 2025
Our goal with every animal is to rescue, rehabilitate, and release them back into the wild. However, the reality of marine mammal rescue is that not every story ends with release.
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Saving Marine Mammals: The Critical Role of RVTs in Rescue and Rehabilitation
February 26, 2025
As the only dedicated marine mammal rescue facility in Canada, we are often the first responders for marine mammals in distress, especially here in British Columbia.
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Vancouver to the Slough: Sea Otter Conservation Research in California
November 28, 2024
Recently, three Registered Veterinary Technologists (RVTs) from VAMMR had the opportunity to travel to California's Central Coast to assist researchers studying the southern sea otter population in Elkhorn Slough.
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A New Chapter for kʷiisaḥiʔis (Brave Little Hunter)
April 26, 2024
We are thrilled to share a significant update in the rescue journey of kʷiisaḥiʔis, affectionately known as Brave Little Hunter.
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Latest Developments in the Rescue of kʷiisaḥiʔis: The Orphaned Killer Whale Calf
April 24, 2024
Today, we wish to update you on the ongoing rescue efforts for kʷiisaḥiʔis, the orphaned killer whale calf, also known as Brave Little Hunter. Since the unfortunate passing of her mother four weeks ago, kʷiisaḥiʔis has been navigating the waters alone, prompting significant concern and action from a dedicated rescue team.
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Rescue Efforts Killer Whale Calf
April 11, 2024
Our team at the Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society (VAMMR) is currently engaged in a critical and complex mission to rescue kʷiisaḥiʔis, or Brave Little Hunter, an orphaned killer whale that has captured the hearts of many.
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Moira's Rescue: A Loggerhead Sea Turtle's Fight for Survival
On February 4, 2024, our team was alerted to a loggerhead sea turtle in distress, found floating in a kelp bed in the cold waters near Pedder Bay, about 40 minutes from Victoria, BC. The turtle, now nicknamed Moira, was in a critical state when discovered, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and marine biologists.
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Moira's Rescue: A Loggerhead Sea Turtle's Fight for Survival
On February 4, 2024, our team was alerted to a loggerhead sea turtle in distress, found floating in a kelp bed in the cold waters near Pedder Bay, about 40 minutes from Victoria, BC. The turtle, now nicknamed Moira, was in a critical state when discovered, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and marine biologists.
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Moira's Rescue: A Loggerhead Sea Turtle's Fight for Survival
On February 4, 2024, our team was alerted to a loggerhead sea turtle in distress, found floating in a kelp bed in the cold waters near Pedder Bay, about 40 minutes from Victoria, BC. The turtle, now nicknamed Moira, was in a critical state when discovered, prompting an immediate response from local authorities and marine biologists.
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Updates On Moira
After her initial care at our VAMMR hospital, Moira was recently transferred to one of the Vancouver Aquarium’s behind-the-scenes quarantine pools. This move was made to accommodate Moira’s warm water environmental requirements. As a result, Moira's body temperature has stabilized at 26 degrees Celsius.
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