Mystic Aquarium Releases 3 Small Young Harbor Seals

MYSTIC, CT – A successful Mystic Aquarium seal release took place Thursday morning at Blue Shutters Beach in Charlestown, R.I., as three young harbor seal pups returned to their ocean environment.

This brings the Animal Rescue Team’s release numbers for the 2016 season to a remarkable 20 seal count, according to a release.

Mystic Aquarium’s Animal Rescue Team released Potch, Topaz and Crystal, all named for this year’s theme of minerals and rocks, following four to six months of rehabilitation, respectively. Potch and Topaz were rescued by the Marine Mammals of Maine along the coast of Maine while Crystal was rescued by Mystic Aquarium’s First Responders in North Kingstown, RI. All pups were abandoned shortly after birth.

Deemed healthy and prepared for life at sea, the pups made a quick dash to the water’s edge before wading in the shallow and calm surf. Rescuing and rehabilitating stranded marine animals is no small feat, and the aquarium feels it would not be possible without the generous support of community members.

Image via Mystic Aquarium Facebook page.