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Tag Tribute

Since 1980, more than 80% of the world's Steller sea lions have vanished. Tag took part in ground-breaking studies that are helping researchers understand why. He arrived at the Aquarium when he was two weeks old and charmed many visitors with his playful and charismatic personality. He died of oral cancer on July 1, 2008. Tag was a beloved ambassador for sea lions, and his life is a gift to the people he touched and the scientists he helped.

Channel: Animals
Uploaded: July 23, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Author: VancouverAquarium

Length: 00:01:47
Rating: 5.00
Views: 2587

Tags: Vancouver StellerSeaLion Steller Tag jlev Aquarium VancouverAquarium SeaLion Sea Lion

Video Comments:

Avalik (October 10, 2008 at 10:14 pm)

Tag AND Nyac died? This is so sad...

I took a sea lion encounter and got to touch Tag, and the females in the back.

He was my favourite...

OrkyOrkid (August 24, 2008 at 7:30 am)

This video is so saddening... I miss that big guy, you know?

staceytoob (August 12, 2008 at 2:25 am)

Thanks for the video - it's so nice to see Tag as a baby. We miss Tag a lot, so it's good to have a video to remember him with.

Hyak44 (August 2, 2008 at 4:18 am)

RIP Tag,you will be missed by all who have gotten the chance to meet you.

Hyak44 (August 2, 2008 at 4:05 am)

R.I.P Tag,you will be sadly missed

whimsygal (July 25, 2008 at 8:59 pm)

I'm so saddened to hear that Tag passed ~ I have many fond memories, watching him be his dapper and handsome self! My thoughts are with everyone at the aquarium. Mr. Tag will be warmly remembered and sadly missed by many.

Medodo (July 24, 2008 at 2:46 am)

rip tag~ we will miss you lots

BjossaLover (July 24, 2008 at 12:42 am)

Rest in peace Tag!

wesleycalway (July 23, 2008 at 9:28 pm)

The Dog, our bestest little friend. The furry kid with a tail! Was a research animal at the Ontario Veterinary Hospital of Guelph University! I am sure without doubt that Tag is as muched loved as our boy.
It's a grace when an animal is introduced into a research program, then becomes a friend, then family!
My heart to all of you who lost your treasured family member.
Peace.