The Maritime Aquarium mourns the death of harbor seal Ariel
It is with a heavy heart that The Maritime Aquarium announces the death of Ariel, a beloved harbor seal.
She passed away in the early hours of Sunday, Nov. 26, at 33 years old. Her health had slowly been declining since late September and she was taken off exhibit for advanced imaging as she became lethargic and less interested in food. She was considered geriatric in age and suffered from chronic respiratory conditions, but ultimately, a cause of death remains unknown.
The Aquarium’s Animal Husbandry team worked day in and day out to support her and keep her comfortable through her remaining days at the Aquarium.
Ariel was born at the National Aquarium in Baltimore on June 24, 1990, and moved to Shedd Aquarium in 1991. In 2005, she moved to The Maritime Aquarium with Rasal, who can still be seen in Pinniped Cove, and Orange, who passed away in 2018.
She was known for her sweet personality and was beloved by her trainers, staff, volunteers, and visitors. She was often hauled out on the dock in the morning soaking in the sunlight, swimming underwater by the large viewing window, or relaxing on top of the water.
Our Animal Husbandry and Veterinary teams await the results of Ariel’s necropsy to determine the cause of her passing.
Aquarium visitors can share memories and photos on Ariel’s memory board.
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