Many of you have shared your concerns about Niña following the sudden loss of her mother and sister, Dory and Océane. We sincerely thank you for that. Niña’s health and well-being have always been at the heart of our priorities.

 

Over the past few months, our team, supported by a specialized advisory committee, has made every possible effort to compensate for the absence of companions. In September 2025, after a thorough evaluation, experts concluded that everything that could be done in Shippagan had been put in place.

 

With this in mind, last February, we made the difficult decision to temporarily transfer Niña to the Aquarium du Québec in
Québec City.

 

This move is to provide her with an environment better suited to her social needs. True to herself, Niña quickly charmed her new team with her curiosity and her uniquely endearing personality!

 

At this time, no return date has been set. The length of her stay will depend on specialists’ recommendations and her progress. Rest assured that every decision is made with great care, in collaboration with experts, and always in Niña’s best interest.

 

And here in Shippagan ?

Our team is actively continuing its work to prepare for the future. We are putting in place the necessary conditions to eventually welcome other seals, in an environment that fully meets the species’ social needs.