No, this isn’t done with mirrors. Harbour Seal intensive care consists of two dozen isolation tubs. Each tub has its own plumbing, heat lamp, and screened lid to keep rambunctious pups in and to keep insects away from debilitated or wounded seals.

Seal pup intensive care is where Island Wildlife really shines. As a result of our around the clock care, 70% to 80% of the 100 orphaned pups rescued each year survive to be released back into the ocean.

(Top right), seal pups are tube fed a herring smoothy every four hours. (Middle left), severe eye infections are treated with herbal compresses held in place with the help of swimmers goggles. (Middle right), a tiny prematurely born pup receives a slow drip of electrolyte fluids under her skin to help counter the effects of dehydration. (Bottom left), a tedious recovery from a fractured jaw resulted in this pups release on January 1st. (Bottom right), premature pups are identified by their soft white fur called lanugo. Preemies need very special care. Heat, fluids, oxygen and constant attention; at Island Wildlife they have a great chance for survival.