Oscar

New England Aquarium Harbor Porpoise Tracking

A project of New England Aquarium.

click map for full-size version Hi all, Oscar is certainly moving well and covering excellent territory. The tag should be transmitting every 4 days at this point so keep you eyes open for new locations. Thanks for your interest in this little harbor porpoise! Connie, New England Aquarium

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Species: Common Porpoise
Life Stage: Juvenile
Gender: Male
Release Date: 2008-05-21 16:28:00
Release Location: Massachusetts Bay
Last Location: 2008-12-26 11:04:18

Adoptive Parents:
Quinlan O'Brien
M&M Girls
Vibeke & Frans Brockmeier
Colin and Nora Jasaitis

Background

This juvenile male harbor porpoise known as “Oscar,” stranded on Skaket Beach in Orleans, Massachusetts, on February 17, 2008. He was rescued by the Cape Cod Stranding Network, A Project of the International Fund for Animal Welfare, and transported to the New England Aquarium for rehabilitation. Oscar was weak and thin, weighing only 20 kilograms upon arrival, and had a 5cm laceration on his left tail stock. Diagnostic testing revealed small numbers of intestinal parasites and a mild infection. Oscar was treated with antibiotics and anti-parasite drugs. Shortly after admitting him to our animal hospital, he developed a cough and moderate to severe dermatitis (a skin infection). Treatment continued with antibiotic and antifungal medications, until the infection gradually resolved. Oscar gained 7 kilograms and a great deal of strength during his treatment. He was released on May 21, 2008 in Massachusetts Bay.