Vancouver's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is now an independent charity
Vancouver's Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is now an independent charity

Marine Mammal Rescue on Instagram: "Hold onto your flippers! π¬ The Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Centre is announcing that they're now officially an independent charity! π It's like they've graduated from fish school and are ready for an ocean of possibilities. ππ This is more than a drop in the ocean; it's brilliant news for marine life in BC! As Canadaβs only dedicated marine mammal hospital, their new status means they can seal π¦ the deal to expand the rescue centre and their programs. Working with the Vancouver Aquarium, this team of rubber boots-wearing heroes wants to take you along. Dive π€Ώ into our story today to learn how you can help. π ββββββ Name: Silver Surfer (male) Species: Harbour Seal Admitted on: 2023/08/13 Collection site: Thetis Island Reason for admission: Emaciated, Dehydrated Weight at admission: 10.39 kg Time in care: 26 days #marinemammalrescue #sealrescue #seals #cuteanimals #cuteanimalsofinstagram #fluffy #cute #ocean #marinelife #marinemammal #harborseal #harbourseal #phocavitulina #rescuerehabrelease #sealsofinstagram #marinemammals #cuteanimals #babyanimals #babyseal #wildliferescue #wildliferehab"

The Vancouver Aquarium was bought up by a for profit American entertainment company a few years ago. Since then there have been disagreements with the nonprofit rescue & rehab branch, with the aquarium wanting to take over some things run by the MMR (I'll find the post about it later)
Having a clear distinction between the two would be great news