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.
who died 1st tag or nyac
MrBeast802 2 years ago
Ever since I first saw him @ the aquarium a few years back, I fell in love with Stellers. Tag wasn't the first one I ever saw, nor the last. I would love to dive with them sometime. I'm going to miss him lots.
LethalSaliva 2 years ago
I volunteered when Tag first arrived to help with the Sealion Research Program. He was one of my faves. He and his buddy Adak would run off with the nipples of the bottles frequently and play with them. He was a character. I am glad I got to see him grow up into a big handsome male...... he will be missed. I often wonder what happened to Adak, Woody, Kiska and Sugar, who where there at the same time as Tag, but went off to other Aquariums.
wildorcaimages 2 years ago
1:10 *waves back*
roborovskihamsters 2 years ago
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...
Avalik 3 years ago
This video is so saddening... I miss that big guy, you know?
OrkyOrkid 3 years ago
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.
staceytoob 3 years ago
RIP Tag,you will be missed by all who have gotten the chance to meet you.
Hyak44 3 years ago
R.I.P Tag,you will be sadly missed
Hyak44 3 years ago
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.
whimsygal 3 years ago