04/01/2023
It was a somber start to the day this morning when we found this little seal pup washed up on the beach. Sadly, she was no longer alive.
This very young female was most likely overcome by the rough sea conditions this week.
If you ever come across a live sea animal on land, please NEVER approach it. Keep any dogs on a lead and contact the British Divers Marine Life Rescue hotline straight away on: 01825 765546
Seals regularly haul out on our coasts – it is part of their normal behaviour and, in fact, they spend more time out of the water, digesting their food and resting than in it. Therefore, finding a seal on the beach does not mean there is necessarily a problem and DO NOT chase it into the sea as this may stop it from doing what it needs to do – rest. A healthy seal should be left alone. 🦭
If you unfortunately find any kind of dead animal at the beach, then you should contact the via immediately - Their 24hr hotline is: 0345 2010 2626
Recording stranded animals provides us with information about the marine environment and the health of marine creatures. This information is vital in helping us to conserve wildlife and cannot be learnt from studying live animals. This applies to anything from Jellyfish, sea birds and buoy barnacles up to dolphins, seals and even whales.
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