The Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward is currently caring for a northern sea otter named Phantom, who was found with facial injuries and head swelling in the Seward small boat harbor. Phantom was later seen near an apartment complex and was admitted to the SeaLife Center for treatment by their Wildlife Response Program.
The Alaska SeaLife Center is the only permanent marine mammal rehabilitation facility in the state of Alaska, providing essential care for abandoned, stranded, or injured marine wildlife. Savannah Costner, an Animal Care Specialist with the ASLC, emphasized the importance of their work in rehabilitating arctic marine mammals and the need for professional intervention when encountering wildlife in distress.
Phantom is currently receiving specialized care at the SeaLife Center, where experts are dedicated to his recovery. Despite his cute appearance, Phantom is still a wild animal, and it is crucial to contact professionals rather than attempting to handle wildlife independently.
If you encounter an injured or stranded marine animal in Alaska, you can report it to the SeaLife Center’s 24-hour Stranded Marine Animal Hotline at 1-888-774-SEAL(7325). The Alaska SeaLife Center’s commitment to marine wildlife conservation and rehabilitation plays a vital role in protecting and preserving the diverse marine ecosystem of Alaska.
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