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Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center
Released Animals - 2007

Total Animal Released in 2007: 24

MARC 07-002 Cc Hooded Seal (Cystophora cristata) Arrival Date: January 11, 2007 Stranded at: Short Sands Beach, York, Maine Sex & Age: Female, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: #2 was observed on the beach in mid-January, lethargic and dehydrated. She also suffered from an injured jaw and an abscess on her rear flipper, both of which have healed nicely. She had a lice-infestation, which was treated. She was treated for a bacterial infectionprior to release. Release Date: March 20, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, ME

MARC 07-003 Cc Hooded Seal (Cystophora cristata) Arrival Date: January 20, 2007 Stranded at: Old Orchard Beach, Maine Sex & Age: Male, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: #3 was collected when he was observed hanging out on the beach for an extensive period of time. He was extremely emaciated and covered in lice. He was treated for a bacterial infection common in terrestrial animals that causes liver and kidney damage if untreated. Release Date: March 20, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, ME

MARC 07-004 Pg Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) Arrival Date: January 31, 2007 Stranded at: Crescent Beach, Wells, Maine Sex & Age: Female, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: #4 was collected after being observed on the beach for 2 days demonstrating extreme lethargy. Bloodwork and behavior confirmed that #4 was suffering from hypernatremia (severe dehydration and high sodium levels in the body). Over the first few hours, #4 was treated with fluid therapy to rehydrate and balance her body's electrolyte levels. Release Date: April 1, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, ME

MARC 07-005 Pg Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) Arrival Date: February 7, 2007 Stranded at: Middle Beach, Kennebunk, Maine Sex & Age: Male, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: #5 entered our rehabilitation program suffering from slight dehydration (as verified by blood analysis). He also has several wounds surrounding his mouth and nares, and a slight abrasion on his eye. #5 also had an injury to his left foreflipper, which was determined through x-ray to have been a broken digit. The nail of the infected digit was removed. Release Date: March 20, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, ME

MARC 07-006 Pg Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) Arrival Date: February 12, 2007 Stranded at: Biddeford Pool, Biddeford, Maine Sex & Age: Male, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: Upon admit #6 was slightly dehydrated, with bloody stool. He was treated for parasites and conjunctivitis, a bacterial infection of the conjunctiva/eye. Release Date: March 20, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, ME

MARC 07-007 Pg Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) Arrival Date: February 17, 2007 Stranded at: Middle Beach, Kennebunk, Maine Sex & Age: Female, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: Upon admit, #7's bloodwork showed an elevated white blood cell count. She was treated for the high WBC levels, as well as conjunctivitis. Release Date: April 1, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, ME

MARC 07-009 Pg Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) Arrival Date: February 25, 2007 Stranded at: Fortune’s Rock, Biddeford, Maine Sex & Age: Male, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: #9 came to MARC slightly underweight and dehydrated. He was treated for gastrointestinal problems. Release Date: April 19, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, ME

MARC 07-010 Pg Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) Arrival Date: March 3, 2007 Stranded at: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine Sex & Age: Female, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: Slight dehydration; otherwise healthy. Relocated. Release Date: March 6, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine

MARC 07-011 Pg Harp Seal (Phoca groenlandica) Arrival Date: March 6, 2007 Stranded at: Chauncey Creek, Kittery, Maine Sex & Age: Male, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: After being collected in a bad location, #11 was admitted to rehabilitation at UNE/MARC. His bloodwork, behavior and attitude were all excellent, so he was relocated a few days later and released. Release Date: March 8, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine

MARC 07-012 Pg -"Tex" Harp Seal Phoca groenlandica Arrival Date: March 7, 2007 Stranded at: Chipman’s Cove, Wellfleet, MA Rescued by: Cape Cod Stranding Network Sex & Age: Male, Adult Reason for Rehabilitation: Following a 5 day observation period, this adult harp seal was collected and transported to the Marine Animal Rehabilitation Center. He was suffering from severe dehydration, as well as chronic liver and kidney failure. The underlying cause of this organ damage was treated. Release Date: May 11, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine

MARC 07-013 Hg Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus Arrival Date: March 30, 2007 Stranded at: IBSP, New Jersey Rescued by: Marine Mammal Stranding Center, NJ Sex & Age: Male, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: #13 was admitted to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center for a neck laceration. He was mildly underweight upon admit. He was treated with antibiotics and transferred to MARC. Release Date: May 11, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine

MARC 07-014Hg Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) Arrival Date: March 30, 2007 Stranded at: IBSP, New Jersey Rescued by: Marine Mammal Stranding Center, NJ Sex & Age: Male, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: #14 was admitted to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center in New Jersey for a swollen flipper. He was placed on antibiotics and transferred to MARC. Release Date: May 11, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine

MARC 07-016Hg Grey Seal (Halichoerus grypus) Arrival Date: April 4, 2007 Stranded at: IBSP, New Jersey Rescued by: Marine Mammal Stranding Center, NJ Sex & Age: Male, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Admitted in New Jersey's Marine Mammal Stranding Center with a swollen rear flipper and minor wounds around his mouth. He was placed on antibiotics and transferrred to MARC. Since coming to MARC, the swelling in his flipper has decreased and upon x-ray, it was determined that he was suffering from osteomyelitis (bone infection).

MARC 07-018Pg Harp Seal Phoca groenlandica Arrival Date: April 8, 2007 Stranded at: Kittery, Maine Sex & Age: Female, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: At admit to MARC, #18 was slightly underweight and had minimal alopeia (hair-loss) around her eyes. She completed an entire molting (annual replacement of fur) while at MARC. Release Date: May 17, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine

MARC 07-019Hg Grey Seal Halichoerus grypus Arrival Date: April 12, 2007 Stranded at: Massachusetts Rescued by: *Cape Cod Stranding Network* Sex & Age: Female, Yearling Reason for Rehabilitation: This seal was hanging out on the beaches in Cape Cod. She had minor wounds on her body and face. She was a very little, skinny seal upon admit to MARC, but gained sufficient weight on our herring diet. Release Date: May 17, 2007 Release Location: Granite Point, Biddeford, Maine


MARC 07-024Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: May 6, 2007 Stranded at: Pembroke, Maine Rescued by: COA/Allied Whale Sex & Age: Female, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Maternal Separation Release Date: August 29, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine


MARC 07-027Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: May 13, 2007 Stranded at: Lower Goose Isl, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Male, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Maternal Separation MARC 07-029Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: May 18, 2007 Stranded at: Owl's Head, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Female, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Maternal Separation Release Date: August 29, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine


MARC 07-030Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: May 19, 2007 Stranded at: Scarborough Beach, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Male, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Maternal Separation Release Date: August 29, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine


MARC 07-036Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: May 29, 2007 Stranded at: Southport, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Male, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Maternal Separation Release Date: September 11, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine


MARC 07-037Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: May 29, 2007 Stranded at: Rockland Harbor, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Female, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Maternal Separation Release Date: September 23, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine


MARC 07-050Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: July 2, 2007 Stranded at: Wells Beach, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Female, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Failure to Thrive Independently from Mother Release Date: September 23, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine


MARC 07-055Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: July 11, 2007 Stranded at: Kennebunk, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Female, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Failure to Thrive Independently from Mother Release Date: September 11, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine


MARC 07-073Pv Harbor Seal (Phoca vitulina) Arrival Date: September 4, 2007 Stranded at: Old Orchard Beach, Maine Rescued by: Maine DMR Sex & Age: Male, Pup Reason for Rehabilitation: Failure to Thrive Independently from Mother Release Date: October 25, 2007 Release Location: Biddeford Pool, Maine

Updated 01/19/08

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