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1989–1990


Two Alaskan sea otter pups rescued after the Exxon Valdez oil spill are brought to the Aquarium to be raised.
Two Alaskan sea otter pups rescued after the Exxon Valdez oil spill are brought to the Aquarium to be raised.

SORAC to the Rescue

April 1989
Aquarium sea otter staff go to Alaska to help in response to the Exxon Valdez oil spill, and two sea otter pups are brought to the Aquarium. In August, after being cared for by Aquarium staff and volunteers, they find a permanent home at the Vancouver Aquarium—one success story in the battle to save Alaskan otters from the disastrous effects of the oil spill.
More 1989–1990 stories:

Pico Released to the Wild
Helping Alaskan Sea Otters
Fifth Year Anniversary
Living Treasures Exhibit
Natural History Book Series Begins
Featured in National Geographic
Outer Bay Expansion is Official
Emma the Shark
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