Asiqtuq, our resident ASLC harbor seal, is working with Mammalogist Madi on a scale session.
Tracking weights of the mammals at the ASLC is an important health monitoring tool and can give us an idea of yearly weight trends for their species. "Tuq" is here to show us what those scale sessions look like!
Who is Tuq?
Asiqtuq, also known as “Tuq” the harbor seal started his journey with us as a wildlife response patient in 2021. NOAA decided that he was non-releaseable due to his neurological condition and the specialized medical care he needed. He now lives at the ASLC and continues to get the care he needs. You may notice his head wobble or shaking here, which is normal for this seal. Our team is constantly monitoring his health for any changes.
This "Virtual Visit" episode is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. Thank you, Royal Caribbean Group, for making this free program possible!