Alaska aquarium trains blinded harbor seal to live without sight

The Alaska SeaLife Center is teaching basic behavior to a blind harbor seal. The pup, Bryce, was rescued in late December.

Veterinary staff at the aquarium told The Associated Press that Bryce likely suffered from a head trauma, causing him to go blind. He is learning to be hand-fed and to identify targets using audible clues. The staff also noted that Bryce's sight may be improving, but only in one eye.

Because he is blind, federal officials said Bryce can't be released back into the wild. He will stay at the Alaska SeaLife Center until officials find him a permanent home.

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