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November 17, 2025
Back-to-Back Rescues Bring Two Orphaned Sea Otter Pups to ASLC for Rehabilitation

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) recently admitted two orphaned northern sea otter pups rescued from the Homer area within a two-week span. With these two newest sea otter patients, the Alaska SeaLife Center is now caring for four orphaned sea otter pups. The wildlife response program has seen an uptick in orphaned, injured, and deceased sea otter reports across the state this year, and the ASLC continues to run tests to better understand what is impacting the wild populations.

October 21, 2025
Uki the Walrus’s Rehabilitation Story Featured on PBS Nature Season Premiere

The Story of Uki the Walrus’s Rehabilitation at the Alaska SeaLife Center Featured on PBS Nature Season Premiere “Walrus: Life on Thin Ice" Wednesday, October 22, 2025

October 16, 2025
Rare Rescue Patient: Spotted Seal Pup Gaining Strength at Alaska SeaLife Center

The Alaska SeaLife Center admitted a unique patient to its Wildlife Response Program on June 16, 2025: a young male spotted seal pup from Nome, Alaska. Fewer than ten spotted seals have ever been admitted to ASLC in the organization’s history.

September 24, 2025
Dr. John Fraser Receives Prestigious Devra Kleiman Scientific Advancement Award from AZA

The Alaska SeaLife Center (ASLC) is pleased to announce that the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) has honored John Fraser, Ph.D., AIA, ASLC Director of Mission Impact, with the Devra Kleiman Scientific Advancement Award, one of its highest recognitions. Established in 2014, the award celebrates scientific contributions that advance animal management, education, and conservation. Named for pioneering zoologist Dr. Devra Kleiman, it is presented only when a candidate’s impact reflects her legacy.

July 1, 2025
ASLC Admits Orphaned Otter Pup to Wildlife Response Program

The ASLC has admitted three new patients in just four days, including an orphaned male sea otter pup from Homer on June 23. In addition, two orphaned harbor seal pups were admitted — a harbor seal pup from Nikiski on June 20, followed by another harbor seal pup from Juneau on June 23.

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